What to do for recurring high fever and fatigue after traveling to India, could it be a parasite? - #56317
Hello! I travelled to India from the USA in February 2026. I did not eat any meat there. I had no health problems during my 3 week stay, but when I came home I had intense diarrhea and a severe fever. I fasted, and then I recovered. Every two to three weeks since the , I have gotten a very high fever that lasts about two days. It is accompanied by serious fatigue, which typically starts days before the fever. The second time I got a fever - my lungs were very hurt. The next time I got a fever - my stomach was very hurt. My stool has ranged from quite healthy to quite loose/stinky, but I have not had diarrhea since my return from the trip. Every time I get a fever, I fast for a few days and then I am ok. My most recent fever was 104, and my eyelids turned very red and dry. I fasted and am now recovered, but I am wondering if I might have a parasite! I have done enemas a few times, and I am now taking ivermectin and parasitic oils like black walnut, oregano, and wormwood. Do you have any suggestions or ideas? Thank you so much!
Doctors' responses
fever of 104°F recurring every 2–3 weeks after international travel is not typical of a simple digestive problem. A parasite is possible, but other causes such as malaria, typhoid relapse, amoebiasis, viral infections, or other travel-related infections should also be considered. You should see an infectious disease specialist and get: • CBC, ESR, CRP • Malaria test (smear/rapid test) • Stool routine examination and ova/parasite test • Liver function tests • Blood cultures if fever recurs Do not continue ivermectin or herbal antiparasitic products indefinitely without a confirmed diagnosis. Take • Guduchi Satva – 500 mg twice daily. • Sanjivani Vati – 1 tablet twice daily after food. • Kutajghan Vati – 2 tablets twice daily if loose stools occur. Diet: Light food, rice gruel, moong soup, adequate fluids.
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