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What Is The Cause Of Severe Headache And A Sore Throat?

10 year old boy, has a severe headache for over 24 hours. Also complaining of sore throat, doctor seen no sign of infection. Advil not working, he is having hot flashes and cold sweats. No fever. Doctor has ordered a blood test. What could be the cause?
Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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there can be many causes including a viral infection and typhoid infection , and it is impossible to tell without the reports and examining your child.Please follow your doctors advice and do the blood tests, You should give him tablet paracetamol 250 mg 2-3 times a day, that will take care of the fever.
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What Is The Cause Of Severe Headache And A Sore Throat?

Hello there can be many causes including a viral infection and typhoid infection , and it is impossible to tell without the reports and examining your child.Please follow your doctors advice and do the blood tests, You should give him tablet paracetamol 250 mg 2-3 times a day, that will take care of the fever. Thanks