Question
After the test and examination results at 2 pm on New Year’s Eve, I was told that my blood count was high when I had a fever a few days ago, with symptoms of a cold and cough. Why do I keep having this fever?
Answer
There are many reasons for a feverish sensation, with the most common being the common cold, which can also cause symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, and nasal congestion in addition to fever. 1. If the blood count is elevated (white blood cells), it often indicates a bacterial infection. 2. For bacterial infections, antibiotics can be effectively used for treatment; common ones include cephalosporin drugs such as cefradine. 3. When you have a fever, you can use antipyretic and analgesic medications like paracetamol if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees. 4. It’s important to drink plenty of water and eat more vegetables and fruits to stay hydrated.