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What Causes Fever, Chills, Severe Headache And Neck Cramps?
Question: My daughter was on a 12 hour flight and has a 102+ temp, severe headache and neck cramps. Fever with chills. I have given her Exederine migraine, acetaminophen with aspirin.
Brief Answer:
Any other symptoms such as cough? Running nose? Watery stools?
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed this information fully. while this might sound like a flu, I will like to make sure there are no other concerning symptoms that might raise other concerns. Also, kindly report to me whether she has symptoms suggestive of a flu such as itchy/painful throat, running nose, cough, etc.
For now, Tylenol is a good drug to start with: 1000mg every 8hours. If this persists, I will suggest that you get her to be evaluated by a doctor. The most feared illness at this time is meningitis because of the headaches, fevers and neck cramps. Stop aspirin. Increased fluids intake is highly recommended.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me as you please. I wish your daughter a speedy recovery and await your updates.
Any other symptoms such as cough? Running nose? Watery stools?
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed this information fully. while this might sound like a flu, I will like to make sure there are no other concerning symptoms that might raise other concerns. Also, kindly report to me whether she has symptoms suggestive of a flu such as itchy/painful throat, running nose, cough, etc.
For now, Tylenol is a good drug to start with: 1000mg every 8hours. If this persists, I will suggest that you get her to be evaluated by a doctor. The most feared illness at this time is meningitis because of the headaches, fevers and neck cramps. Stop aspirin. Increased fluids intake is highly recommended.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me as you please. I wish your daughter a speedy recovery and await your updates.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Cough, sore throat. Will go with the Tylenol for now. The headache was first and quite severe.
Brief Answer:
With cough and sore throat, a viral infection of upper respiratory tract!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This additional information makes an upper respiratory tract infection more likely. I recommend you go with Tylenol only. I wish you well.
Await your updates.
With cough and sore throat, a viral infection of upper respiratory tract!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This additional information makes an upper respiratory tract infection more likely. I recommend you go with Tylenol only. I wish you well.
Await your updates.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Doctor.
Brief Answer:
Keep me updated!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your kind words. Keep me updated with her response in 24-48hours.
I wish you well.
Keep me updated!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your kind words. Keep me updated with her response in 24-48hours.
I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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