low grade fever for last 4 weeks

[AKS5478]

last month i felt like flu conditions, fever 99.5 and fatigue, but when condition did not improved GP asked for blood tests. ESR was 25 and in widal test it came positive for typhoid. after the course of IV injections, he asked for typhidot test which came negative. now still the fever came in afternoon 98-98.5 and continues till midnight. I am a diabitic for past 15 years and on insulin. last year i was diagonised for haital hernia resulting in acidic reflux. can any body suggest what should be done. should i change my GP.

[Tike40]

Where do you live?
The temperature of 98 - 98.5 is perfectly normal.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
An evening rise of temperature is generally due to anemia, diabetes, hypothyroid states, overwork, stress and fatigue. It is also seen in diseases like tuberculosis. GERD can also contribute. If diabetes is kept under control, you drink fluids, eat healthy and keep GERD under control by drugs and life style changes, then you will be able to have a normal body temperature throughout the day. You need to find out whether you have anemia and thyroid problems too. Please consult your PCP for this.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!