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I am 16 years old y from fever last six months 99 to 100. 1start in afternoon to late night. pet scan bilateral pleural effusion minimal and tlc 15040neutrophil 51. 6lymphocytes36.4monocyte 6 .1eosinophil5 .2basophil .40. Hb12.6rbc4 69platelet390. I am hypothyroidism since last one year tsh levels 9.9.taking eltocin 50 mcg. I start att treatment 12sept but fever still. Can it blood cancer type problem. I go to oncologist or physician.
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If tsh remains at 9.9 despite thyroxine 50. Than you must increase the dose. Bilateral pleural effision with mild chronic fever is in favour of tuberculosis. To confirm. Get 1.tb-pcr/genexpert test 2. Ct scan of chest and abdomen consult for further help.
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