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What Is The Treatment For Headache And Fatigue Due To Viral Infection?

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Posted on Mon, 20 Jan 2014
Question: Hi I have a 7 year old son who since sunday has been unwell. He had a fever sun/mon with headache and nausea. He no longer has a fever but is very pale dark circles under his eyes bloodshot eyes still complaining of headaches and is very fatigued?
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Answered by Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: relax. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. I understand your concern. Symptoms you mentioned are pointing to some viral infection which takes few days to settle. I suggest you to ; -give combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen 6 to 8 hourly. -gently place ice packs over eyes.for a minute 2 to 3 times a day. -antihistaminic like benadry can be given in prescribed dosage -give plenty of fluids and soft bland diet. In case there is : -blurring of vision. -irritation to light -severe pain get him examined by doctor. Hope I have answered your query Wishing your child good health. God bless..
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What Is The Treatment For Headache And Fatigue Due To Viral Infection?

Brief Answer: relax. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. I understand your concern. Symptoms you mentioned are pointing to some viral infection which takes few days to settle. I suggest you to ; -give combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen 6 to 8 hourly. -gently place ice packs over eyes.for a minute 2 to 3 times a day. -antihistaminic like benadry can be given in prescribed dosage -give plenty of fluids and soft bland diet. In case there is : -blurring of vision. -irritation to light -severe pain get him examined by doctor. Hope I have answered your query Wishing your child good health. God bless..