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Are Fever, Vomiting, Leg Pain And Lower Back Pain Causes For Concern?

my 13 year old daughter is experiencing moderate to severe lower back pain, running a fever of 101, has thrown up about 4 times today, legs ache and sensitive to light. Wondering if this is just a virus or something I need to keep an eye on. Just gave her 2 advil...she s had no medication today before now.
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
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Hi,

I am sorry for the problems your 13 year old daughter is going through.

Severe lower back pain, fever of 101, throwing up, legs ache, and sensitive to light are all signs of acute viral infection that has also affected her GI tract (acute gastroenteritis).

If she keeps vomiting, send her to ER as she needs iv fluid replacement therapy until vomiting stops.

If no more vomiting, I advise to give her:
- plenty of fluids, plain water with oral rehydration salts (ORS)
- tasectan or pepto bismol
- probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
- light meals (yogurt, chicken soup, rice, etc.)
- continue giving advil when running fever

If the fever won't get reduced, pediatrician to consult further as she might need prescription meds and further diagnostic tests.

Wish fast recovery.
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Are Fever, Vomiting, Leg Pain And Lower Back Pain Causes For Concern?

Hi, I am sorry for the problems your 13 year old daughter is going through. Severe lower back pain, fever of 101, throwing up, legs ache, and sensitive to light are all signs of acute viral infection that has also affected her GI tract (acute gastroenteritis). If she keeps vomiting, send her to ER as she needs iv fluid replacement therapy until vomiting stops. If no more vomiting, I advise to give her: - plenty of fluids, plain water with oral rehydration salts (ORS) - tasectan or pepto bismol - probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora - light meals (yogurt, chicken soup, rice, etc.) - continue giving advil when running fever If the fever won t get reduced, pediatrician to consult further as she might need prescription meds and further diagnostic tests. Wish fast recovery.