Ive been dealing with a cough and cold for a few days and recently had a fever that went up to around 100.5F. It only lasted for a bit and went down after taking pcm. My doctor suggested a blood test and it turns out my ESR is at 40, though my hemoglobin and platelet count are normal. I'm confused and a bit worried about why my ESR is high. The doctor told me to take azithromycin for 5 days. Is there something serious going on with this high ESR?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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3+ Yrs

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It's indicates infection... Continue with antibiotic course

Answered 04/07/2025

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My father's been on lymph node tuberculosis treatment for 8 months now. The nodes have disappeared, which is great, but he's still feeling super weak and tired all the time. On top of that, he's also getting treated for depression. Could you give us any advice or suggestions on what might help him feel better?

because of tuberculosis he is becoming weak , try giving him all nutritious food

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I'm feeling pretty rough since last night with this body ache. Now it's morning, and I'm dealing with the body ache, plus a headache and a slight fever. What medicine can I take to help? I want to mention that I'm allergic to floxacin.

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drink more water and use conceler

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