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I have had a fever for about three days now. The highest temp was 102.3 on Friday night. When the ibuprofen starts to where off it has been around 100.5. My normal temp is around 97.4. I also have a headache that comes and goes with the medication. At what point do I need to consider seeing a doctor?
Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. High fever with headache what you are having needs proper evaluation. For this kindly get the following investigations done and seek help from Physician. 1. Complete hemogram with peripheral blood smear. 2. WIDAL test for detection of typhoid. 3. Thick blood smear for Malarial Parasites. 4. Dengue Antigen - Antibody test. Hope this information helps you to get proper treatment. Get well soon.
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What Causes Recurring High Fever And Headache?
Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. High fever with headache what you are having needs proper evaluation. For this kindly get the following investigations done and seek help from Physician. 1. Complete hemogram with peripheral blood smear. 2. WIDAL test for detection of typhoid. 3. Thick blood smear for Malarial Parasites. 4. Dengue Antigen - Antibody test. Hope this information helps you to get proper treatment. Get well soon.