What Causes Fever, Nausea And Bone Pain?
Has symptoms of fever, aching bones, and nausea. Also has a bladder infection which she is taking NITROFURANTOIN MONO-MCR 100MG, twice a day for 7 days, started Wed. Night and has taken 3 pills so far, plus tea, ginger ale, and the 2 aspirins twice.
Possible acute viral infection onset/nitrofurantoin side effect to rule out
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
I have gone through the history of your wife and understood your concern.
1. Her symptoms of:
- fever
- aching bones
- nausea
are indicating a possible acute viral infection with gastrointestinal affection (nausea).
Get her rest more, keep giving fluids (water with oral rehydration salt, tea, chicken soups, etc.); give her over the counter anti-inflammatory meds like paracetamol, ibuprofen or mephenamic acid to relieve the pain and fever. She can also continue taking aspirin too.
2. You are also mentioning that she started Nitrofurantoin on Wednesday to treat her urinary tract infection. One of its side effects include upset stomach (nausea) and body aches with fever.
If she will not be fine within the next 24 hours, I advise to stop Nitrofurantoin, and report this side effect to her doctor.
Hope this helps. Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana