I'm really struggling to manage this viral fever. I've been having a hard time sleeping because of the body pain. Can you recommend which tablets might help with this? And do you have any tips on how to lower the fever?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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take paracetamol

Answered 04/07/2025

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I had a drink before getting vaccinated, and now I'm worried if the vaccine will still be effective. Do I need to get another shot? What should I do going forward? I'm looking for some advice.

Consuming alcohol before vaccination may not significantly impact the vaccine's effectiveness

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I'm really concerned about my wife's health. She recently had an ESR test, and her result came back as 40mmhr. Could this indicate that she might have a TB infection? Also, I'm curious to know what the normal ESR range is when there's an infection involved.

An ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) result of 40mmhr is elevated, indicating inflammation or infection, but it's not specific to TB; ESR can be elevated in various conditions, including infections, autoimmune disorders, and cancers; in infections, ESR can range from 20-100 mmhr, but a diagnosis of TB requires additional tests, such as chest X-ray, sputum smear, or PCR; consult a doctor to interpret the results and determine the next course of action.

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