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Suggest Treatment For Nausea, Chills, Vomiting And Nasal Congestion

Hello, I am concerned about my 5 year old. He has been sick since Wednesday. Fever, chills, nausea, some vomiting, headache, muscle aches, nasal congestion. We took him to the doctor and they tested for type A and B flu and it was negative. He is still experiencing fever, nausea, and nasal congestion. Should I take him back to the doctor since he has had a fever for 6 days ?
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of nausea, chills, vomiting and nasal congestion which is because of viral infection to your body and impaired immunity of your body. It could be mono but symptoms are more of viral infection. The symptoms can also occur due to sinusitis , strep throat or viral pharyngitis . I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. You should take combination of amoxiclav along with levocetrizine. Do warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day with lukewarm water. Take diet rich in fruits rich in vitamin C as it will boost his immunity. Avoid giving cold beverages. Keep him sipping lukewarm water whole day. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start proper course of antibiotics. Steam inhalation is another treatment option for resolving it.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Nausea, Chills, Vomiting And Nasal Congestion

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of nausea, chills, vomiting and nasal congestion which is because of viral infection to your body and impaired immunity of your body. It could be mono but symptoms are more of viral infection. The symptoms can also occur due to sinusitis , strep throat or viral pharyngitis . I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. You should take combination of amoxiclav along with levocetrizine. Do warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day with lukewarm water. Take diet rich in fruits rich in vitamin C as it will boost his immunity. Avoid giving cold beverages. Keep him sipping lukewarm water whole day. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start proper course of antibiotics. Steam inhalation is another treatment option for resolving it. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari