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Suggest Remedies For Severe Headache And Fever

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Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016
Question: My wife has a fever of 102 degrees and is shivering and has a severe headache but her extremities are normal. Kindly suggest what i should do.
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Answered by Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Go to hospital immediately for proper medical care

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that your wife has a fever of 102 degrees and is shivering and has a severe headache but her extremities are normal.

Fever of 102 degrees with Headache and normal extremities requires
1. Clinical Examination
2. Examination of Fundus
3. Examination of Peripheral Pulses
4. Intravenous Fluids if Pulses are weak and extremities are clammy
5. Blood Culture Sensitivity
6. Ruling our Malaria / Typhoid / Dengue etc

This cannnot be managed at home
I request you to go to hospital immediately for proper medical care

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.

-oOo-

PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.

PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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Suggest Remedies For Severe Headache And Fever

Brief Answer: Go to hospital immediately for proper medical care Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that your wife has a fever of 102 degrees and is shivering and has a severe headache but her extremities are normal. Fever of 102 degrees with Headache and normal extremities requires 1. Clinical Examination 2. Examination of Fundus 3. Examination of Peripheral Pulses 4. Intravenous Fluids if Pulses are weak and extremities are clammy 5. Blood Culture Sensitivity 6. Ruling our Malaria / Typhoid / Dengue etc This cannnot be managed at home I request you to go to hospital immediately for proper medical care Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. -oOo- PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback. PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno