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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Severe Headaches
Question: My son started a fever yesterday about 6 pm 102.2f. We gave him paracetamol. Again fever 102.2 @ 11pm. Paracetamol. He complains of headache and pain if he shakes his head. Also pain behind the eyes. He has normal stool and urnine. No cough, mucus or throat pain. He can move his neck without pain. He is usually very healthy and complains little. No apparent lesions or open wounds.
Brief Answer:
continue paracetamol, liquids
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Fever and headache with pain behind eyes can happen in viral fever or sinusitis.
Viral fever may last for 3 to 5 days. Since he has no cold or cough, it is unlikely to be sinusitis.
Another possible cause for headache could be dehydration due to fever.
Continue paracetamol for time being every 6 hours if he has fever.
Ensure he drinks plenty of liquids to keep him hydrated.
If fever persists for more than 3 days or he develops new symptoms, or becomes tired and dull, consult your doctor immediately
Wishing him speedy recovery.
Regards
DR XXXXXXX
continue paracetamol, liquids
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Fever and headache with pain behind eyes can happen in viral fever or sinusitis.
Viral fever may last for 3 to 5 days. Since he has no cold or cough, it is unlikely to be sinusitis.
Another possible cause for headache could be dehydration due to fever.
Continue paracetamol for time being every 6 hours if he has fever.
Ensure he drinks plenty of liquids to keep him hydrated.
If fever persists for more than 3 days or he develops new symptoms, or becomes tired and dull, consult your doctor immediately
Wishing him speedy recovery.
Regards
DR XXXXXXX
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