My father is 80 years old and has been suffering from fever for the past 10 days. He was on antibiotics for 5 days and admitted to the hospital after an X ray showed pneumonia and his blood report showed a high WBC count (16,400). After one day of treatment in the hospital, the fever subsided, but the doctor advised to continue treatment for 5 to 6 days before discharge. Now, he has swelling in his hands and legs, and he is also having bathroom related issues. What could be the reason for this swelling, and is it serious?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Kamran Mohammed

General Practitioner

MBBS
FIDM
5+ Yrs

Consult Now

Pneumonia in the elderly can cause high WBC and complications like limb swelling (possible fluid retention or drug reaction). Continue antibiotics. Monitor vitals and renal function, Chest X ray needs to be done.

Dr. Kamran Suggests...

Take a COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC) Test or Take a RENAL PROFILE/KIDNEY FUNCTION TEST (RFT/KFT) Test

Book COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC) Test Book RENAL PROFILE/KIDNEY FUNCTION TEST (RFT/KFT) Test

Answered 04/09/2025

More COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC) Health Queries

View all

How to prevent fainting after getting a blood test done?

Answered by Apollo Doctors

I have been diagnosed with a low fever, less than 99.6, for the past two months. After blood tests, results indicated low hemoglobin, low MCV, MCH, and MCHC, and high RDW. I have attached liver profile test, urine analysis, thyroid, and CBC reports. I was prescribed Livogen, calcium, and magnesium tablets. After three days of taking these tablets, my fever spiked to 100. I am eating better and feel better overall, except for the fever. I do not have fatigue.

Answered by Apollo Doctors

What to Know About High Monocyte Count

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.