apollo
  • Female
  • 55 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm really worried about my mom. She's diabetic and has been dealing with this cold and fever for a while now. Her body temperature is pretty high, and she's feeling very weak, which is so unlike her since she used to be really active. There's no coughing involved, but I'm not sure which medicine would be best for her in this situation. Any advice?

Doctor 1

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Fever in a diabetic will subside only if blood sugar is under control. Paracetamol and cetrizine for fever and a course of antibiotic since we cant take a risk in a diabetic elderly.. will worsen quickly.. better consult and start treatment.

Answered 04/07/2025

0

0

Sick? Talk to a doctor now

More General Physician/ Internal Medicine Health Queries

View all

What are the 12 organs of the body?

Brain,lungs,heart,liver,pancreas,spleen,kidneys,bladder,stomach,intestine

read more
Doctor 1Doctor 2

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Can I take Dolo 650 and Cetirizine together? I'm not sure if it's safe to mix them, and I don't want to have any side effects. I feel like I need both, but I'm just worried. What do you think?

A persistent cough with blood can be concerning. Despite a normal chest X-ray, the presence of blood in your cough requires further investigation. Possible causes: - Pulmonary embolism - Lung cancer - Tuberculosis - Bronchitis - Pneumonia Consult a pulmonologist or a specialist for: - Computed Tomography (CT) scan - Bronchoscopy - Sputum analysis - Blood tests Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial.

read more
Doctor 1Doctor 2

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

I came down with the flu and had a really runny nose, so I took fexet D, but now my nose feels completely blocked and there's some chest congestion going on. I've started taking amoxil 500mg once a day since yesterday. Should I be worried about this combination of symptoms and medications? Is there anything else I should be doing to feel better?

It's common for decongestants like Fexet D to initially relieve nasal congestion, only to lead to rebound congestion; meanwhile, Amoxil 500mg (amoxicillin) is an antibiotic that may help with secondary bacterial infections, but may not directly address the congestion; consider adding a mucolytic agent like ambroxol or acetylcysteine to thin mucus, and consult your doctor to reassess your treatment plan, as the dosage and duration of Amoxil may need adjustment.

read more
Doctor 1Doctor 2

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.