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Suggest Treatment For Stiffness And Pain In The Upper Body Along With My Neck, Rib Area, Back, And Buttocks
Question: I have just returned from a trip to Thailand and I am suffering from stiffness and pain in my upper body. I can hardly move. The pain is in my neck, rib area, back, and buttocks. My temperature is 99.3. These symptoms started on Sunday before I returned from Thailand on Monday and continued to become get worse. What could be going on?
Brief Answer:
Your symptoms seem to be related meningitis, go to the ER for treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to an infection.
Stiffness in the neck and fever can lead to meningitis,which needs immediate attention.
Some examinations that I recommend are:
-A complete blood count
- Blood culture
-Coagulation screen
-Blood glucose
- PCR
I suggest you to go to the emergency room for further evaluation as soon as possible .
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related meningitis, go to the ER for treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to an infection.
Stiffness in the neck and fever can lead to meningitis,which needs immediate attention.
Some examinations that I recommend are:
-A complete blood count
- Blood culture
-Coagulation screen
-Blood glucose
- PCR
I suggest you to go to the emergency room for further evaluation as soon as possible .
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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