Hi Marthu

This may just be a prolonged acute infection like the flu or common cold. However 8 days is a bit long. You should speak to your doctor about it or seek advice from another doctor. If it is persistent or recurrent even after the infection resolves, then you may have to consider further tests to try to identify less obvious infections or even autoimmune causes. Be cautious of conditions like meningitis which can arise after an acute upper respiratory tract infection and cause symptoms like pain behind the eyes and headaches.

im living in uk, age 26, last 9days im having fever, sometimes the body temperature goes down sometime temp goes high eyes will be paining. i took paracetamol, lemsip, beechams all in one tablets, having a very bad cough, if i started to cough it wont stop for few seconds, sometimes it’s dry cough and times i get phlegm. throat is also block i have running Norse as well, got back headache feel like phlegm is inside the head. i got fever for 8 days two week back as well.

i went to the GP , but she is not giving tablets.

looking for ur advice. thank you

Hi Shivshweta

The hemoglobin is approaching a borderline anemia level. Unless he is a vegetarian and not eating properly, it does raise questions as to whether there is any blood loss. Not sure what you mean by “cough in normal”. It really depends as to when this fever started. It may be an infection (but would have been indicated in the CBC) or it could be due to other causes possibly related to complications of diabetes. 4 bottles of glucose a day??? That is not advisable for a diabetic, unless he his blood sugar levels are dipping but even then this quantity of glucose is not necessary. Start off by seeing an endocrinologist (specialist who deals with endocrine problems).

Hi Joy

Let me start by saying that there is no way to replace the expertise of your doctor as well as the necessity of a physical examination and relevant tests. Your symptoms are vague and non-specific – headache, fever, pain and indigestion after eating a fatty meal. The possibilities are endless really.

Firstly it has to be established whether you are running an actual fever or just feeling ‘feverish’. The nature of the symptoms does warrant further testing for infections, autoimmune conditions and endocrine disorders. This means that you will have to see a doctor.

You do not mention your age and past medical history but I would advise an HIV test (refer to First Signs of HIV). Of course, this is not the only infection or medical condition that may cause these symptoms but HIV testing is always advisable if you are sexually active.

In addition, your gallbladder may also need to be investigated. Bottom line, you need to see your doctor as there is no other way of isolating the possible cause.