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What Causes Low Grade Fever And Headache?
What are the possible causesolow grade fever bet 99-99.5 , severe headache, raised esr 100 in a 58 yrs old lady.she is diabete Ic on oral hypoglycemics and htn, hyperlipedemia on treatment.all her symptoms are from last 2weeks.labs , urine normal, ct brain showing sinusitis.she took antibiotic and cbz afor headache dxsed as trigeminal neuralgia.kindly reply
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Hello,
A low-grade fever with a headache and a raised ESR is suggestive of a mild chronic infection. You need to have detailed blood tests like blood culture to find out the cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal,
OBGYN
A low-grade fever with a headache and a raised ESR is suggestive of a mild chronic infection. You need to have detailed blood tests like blood culture to find out the cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal,
OBGYN
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