I've had a fever for the past three days and I've been taking Metacin. Every time I take it, the fever goes down, but it keeps coming back after a few hours. I'm getting worried and not sure what to do. Could it be something serious or am I handling it right?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Complete blood count,pheriperal smear for malarial parasite, dengue panel is advised to the patient and physician opinion is advised to the patient.

Answered 04/07/2025

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No problem you can take them,and take them after meals

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