Could a fever that comes and goes every other day for a week but goes away with Crocin, combined with blood test results showing slightly low red blood cell levels (hemoglobin and hematocrit), be a sign of typhoid? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Could a fever that comes and goes every other day for a week but goes away with Crocin, combined with blood test results showing slightly low red blood cell levels (hemoglobin and hematocrit), be a sign of typhoid?

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Could a fever that comes and goes every other day for a week but goes away with Crocin, combined with blood test results showing slightly low red blood cell levels (hemoglobin and hematocrit), be a sign of typhoid?

Asked by Male, 32 · 6 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

Pharm D

6 days ago

While typhoid can cause fever and mild anemia, an alternating fever that comes and goes every other day is less typical for typhoid and more commonly associated with conditions like malaria. It is reassuring that your fever responds to Crocin (paracetamol), but this only manages the symptom rather than treating the underlying infection. Slightly low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels can occur with various infections or minor nutritional deficiencies. To get an accurate diagnosis and the right treatment, please consult a doctor who can evaluate your symptoms and advise if specific tests, like a typhoid or malaria screen, are needed. P

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