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HomeHealth QueryGeneral Physician/ Internal MedicineSir, my father has been having a fever on and off ...
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  • 69 Years
  • 29/01/2025

Sir, my father has been having a fever on and off for the last 3 months. He's been taking antibiotics and Crocin regularly, but there's no improvement. Could there be a reason why he's not getting better, and should we be worried? What do you suggest we do next?

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Dr. Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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