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Is A Doctor Consultation Advisable For Fever, Chills And Headache?
My son 14 started with fe ver and chilles last night. Today he fas had fever, chills and a headache. I grave him(2) 500 mg acetaminophen for The fever. It subsided and returned again in about 5 hrs. I waited and after 6 hrs gave him 2 more. I feel concerned at the dame time it could be The flu....... Should i take him to The doctor
Thu, 14 Dec 2017
hello,
i can understand your concern.
fever, chills and headaches do indicate flu.
if the temp is more than 102f, he feels lethargic and dull, has breathing problem take him to a doctor.
flu usually goes in couple of days with rest and paracetamol. give him plenty of fluids to drink.
if you live in a area where malaria is common, kindly get a malaria test done too.
hope i have answered your query
wishing your son a speedy recovery.
i can understand your concern.
fever, chills and headaches do indicate flu.
if the temp is more than 102f, he feels lethargic and dull, has breathing problem take him to a doctor.
flu usually goes in couple of days with rest and paracetamol. give him plenty of fluids to drink.
if you live in a area where malaria is common, kindly get a malaria test done too.
hope i have answered your query
wishing your son a speedy recovery.
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