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My Son Is 18 He Has Had Severe Respiratory Symptoms
Question: My son is 18 he has had severe respiratory symptoms coughing sore throat congestion green phlegm. His doctor said it was the flu. That was two weeks ago. Today I came back to the doctor and they said again it’s the flu keep him home and hydrated. Now he has severe stomach spasms and Is throwing up. What should I do? Fever in first 2 weeks.
what should i do? this seems so long to be this sick, and now new symptoms...nausea and vommiting. what are the posdibilities? I didnt actually ASK a first question. I only had the option to write down the symptoms not a question regarding the symptoms. Hopefully you can respond in this inquiry.
Brief Answer:
Viral fever will be a possible cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It can be a viral infection probably viral fever.
As of now drink plenty of water to keep him hydrated and take rest.
If he is having fever or pain, over the counter available drugs like paracetamol can be given. If there no nausea or vomiting, antacids/antiemetic combination like pantoprazole-domperidone can be given.
If the symptoms persist or in case of long-lasting vomiting, other causes like hepatitis or gastroenteritis must be ruled out.
Generally, it will settle by itself in a couple of days.
Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask further queries.
Wishing all the best.
Thanks
Viral fever will be a possible cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It can be a viral infection probably viral fever.
As of now drink plenty of water to keep him hydrated and take rest.
If he is having fever or pain, over the counter available drugs like paracetamol can be given. If there no nausea or vomiting, antacids/antiemetic combination like pantoprazole-domperidone can be given.
If the symptoms persist or in case of long-lasting vomiting, other causes like hepatitis or gastroenteritis must be ruled out.
Generally, it will settle by itself in a couple of days.
Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to ask further queries.
Wishing all the best.
Thanks
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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