I'm really worried about my wife's fever. She initially had a fever, and the doctor suggested some tests. The report came back showing malaria and microfilaria were negative, but the typhoid rapid test was positive. The doctor gave her some medicine, and after 20 days, he prescribed Sepamax 500 Tablet, which she's been taking twice a day. But it's been two months now, and she's still dealing with a fever of around 100 degrees every day. We went back to the doctor and he ordered more tests which again showed negative for IgM and IgG antibodies, but the fever hasn't gone away. I'm really concerned about why the fever persists. Could there be something else going on, and are there any additional tests we should consider? What type of fever could this be?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Health Status*

Blood Pressure (BP): 13578 mmHg (elevated)

Heart Rate: 85 bpm (high)

BMI: 37 (obese)

Age: 22

Current Medication: Eritel 40 mg (likely Telmisartan, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist)

Recommendations

Lifestyle Changes

Weight Loss: Aim for a healthy weight (BMI 18.5-24.9) through a balanced diet and regular exercise.

Physical Activity: Engage in moderate-intensity aerobic exercises (e.g., brisk walking, cycling) for at least 150 minutesweek.

Dietary Modifications: Focus on whole, unprocessed foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy.

Sodium Reduction: Limit sodium intake to less than 2,300 mgday.

Stress Management: Practice stress-reducing techniques like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises. Monitoring and Follow-up*

Regularly monitor your blood pressure and heart rate.

Schedule follow-up appointments with your doctor to assess your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed.

Answered 04/07/2025

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