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What Could Fever With Rise In Heart Rate Suggest?

Hi,I have had a fever ranging from 100-102 for 5 days, intense headache 24-7, stiffness of the neck, and elevated heart rate, dry heaving, shakes, extreme sweating at night (when i m bring the fever down with tylenol). What do you think this could be?

posted on Mon, 8 Sep 2014

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Cardiologist, Dr. Ilir Sharka's Response

Hello,

I would explain that your symptoms could be related to an infection. For this reason, I would recommend performing some tests:
- A complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation.
- A chest x-ray study.
- A bacterial blood culture.
- A urine analysis.
- A urine bacterial culture.
- Kidney and liver function tests.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka

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What Could Fever With Rise In Heart Rate Suggest?

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