My mother has been experiencing low back pain around the left hip along with a fever ranging from 99 to 100 for the past 25 days. The fever occurs at least twice daily. Her blood reports checked by a general physician are normal, and the spine X ray reviewed by an orthopedic doctor is also normal. Dengue test is negative. What could be the cause, and what further steps should we take?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Persistent low grade fever with back pain may indicate infection or inflammatory issue like TB spine. Needs further evaluation beyond X ray.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Take a CBC+ESR Test or Take a CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test

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Answered 29/08/2025

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