How Can Fever And Vomiting Be Treated?

** Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. without being able to examine him directly, I m of the following opinion: i. In case of vomiting with a headache and fever, rule out meningitis. ii. most fevers in general practice are viral, but before labeling a fever as viral, one must look for [as a compulsory routine] pallor, jaundice, neck stiffness, abdomen for lier & spleen and Auscultate the chest. iii. If there is a running epidemic e.g. malaria, influenza, viral hepatitis or typhoid in the locality, then that cause must be thought of first. iv. If the fever doesn t reduce within 3-4 days of antibiotic treatment, ask for routine investigations - i.e. Hb%, WBC, ESR, Widal Test, Urine and Chest X-ray. PS. as you have seen your primary Doctor who has managed him symptomatically but may consult a Pathologist or an infectious disease specialist to know about the culprit behind the pathology, [i.e. was it viral, bacterial or parasitic infection] and then prescribe accordingly, till then: - bed rest with small frequent feeds, soft diet, avoid chilies, spicy and oily food, maintain oral hygiene. - wash hands properly [before eating, after using the washroom and after handling pets/waste]. - drink boiled water and properly cooked vegetables [avoid raw/ undercooked food and tap water] - wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consumption. - Add probiotic food [curd, sourdough bread] which will help maintain proper digestive function] - take plenty of water, liquids, orolyte, black tea, overripe bananas, coconut water. As loose motions decrease take soft diet, soft rice, bread, toast, cornflakes, dry fruits, salads. - Avoid aerated drinks, milk, chilies, deep fried foods.