I am 60 years old. Two hours ago I checked my temp.because I felt col and hot at the same time. First time it was 100.5 then an hour later It s 100.6.I checked it again 30 mins ago and it went up to 101.5 .I have a lower back problem but it s been hurting so bad.I could not take meds. because am scheduled to have a knee replacement on Wednesday,Feb.15,2017.I am about to check my blood pressure.I am very concerned and afraid to go ahead with the surgery,it might be an infection or some kind of stomach issue.Do you have any suggestion !
If you are still running a fever then the doctor will definitely postpone the operation and wait till your vitals are stable. By the symptoms you describe, it seems you have a viral fever. Normally a blood panel is done along with NS1 antigen test to rule out dengue and an anti-malarial antigen test to rule out malaria. If however you are from a developed country the above-mentioned conditions are rare. I suggest you discuss the possibility of a kidney issue with our doctor. In the meantime take paracetamol 500 mg 6th hourly for the fever and if the back pain does not subside take a tramadol (Ultra) 50 mg twice a day