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A fever is a body temperature that is higher than normal. A normal temperature can vary from person to person, but it is usually around 98.6 F. A fever is not a disease. It is usually a sign that your body is trying to fight an illness or infection.Infections cause most fevers. You get a fever because your body is trying to kill the virus or bacteria that caused the infection. Most of those bacteria and viruses do well when your body is at your normal temperature. But if you have a fever, it is harder for them to survive. Fever also activates your body's immune system.Other causes of fevers includeMedicines, including some antibiotics, blood pressure medicines, and anti-seizure medicinesHeat illnessCancersAutoimmune diseasesSome childhood immunizationsTreatment depends on the cause of your fever. If the fever is very high, your health care provider may recommend taking an over-the-counter medicine such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Adults can also take aspirin, but children with fevers should not take aspirin. It is also important to drink enough liquids, to prevent dehydration.
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Which of the drugs do you recommend for symptomatic management of fever and pain in children?
Doc Insights11 Likes27 AnswersPlease share your overall clinical experience with the Ibuprofen + Paracetamol combination in treating Paediatric Fever and pain?
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A 57 yrs old male patient c/o sudden vision loss/left side weakness/agitated/fever bodyache *Chief Complaints* Sudden vision loss Left side weakness Unable to walk Agitated urge to pee/poop but nothing comes out when he go Bodyache *History* CVA with left hemisphere 3 yrs back K/c/o HTN/DM *Vitals* BP 150/80 Pulse 68 Spo2 98 *Physical Examination* B/L Pupils dilated Left side weakness Chest -B/L clear P/A- soft no any tenderness or distension CNS -Alert and aware Genitals -Normal *Investigations* Attached *Diagnosis* CVA with HTN/DM ?TIA/Retinal detachment *Management* Medically conservative Kindly suggest
Dr. Manoj Kumar0 Like3 Answers Artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine & dentistry have been on the rise in recent years. It has the potential to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and patient outcomes by analyzing data, detecting patterns, and providing outcome to the practitioners. What is your opinion about AI in dentistry?
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Penile fracture or rupture is a rare event but requires urgent diagnosis and intervention. It is a rupture of the penile albuginea of the corpora cavernosa or corpus spongiosum due to trauma to the erect penis, most commonly during sexual intercourse. Dr. Vivek Jha is sharing a clinical case of “Penile Fracture” managed with surgical expertise by him. Share your views on the case & learn new things.
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