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Suggest Treatment For Chills And Fever

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Posted on Tue, 5 Sep 2017
Question: My son has had sudden symptoms of chills and fever then symptoms go away for hours and then come back.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Probably a viral infection. Give Tylenol rather.

Detailed Answer:
HI,

I have reviewed this information fully. In the absence of other symptoms suggestive of a specific disease condition, the most likely cause is a viral infection. Offer tylenol 1000mg at most 8hours daily and observe only. Increased fluids, fruits and vegetables alongside a healthy diet and regularly exercise would help him improve faster. Stop Ibuprofen as it is not often advised in cases of viral infections.

I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Suggest Treatment For Chills And Fever

Brief Answer: Probably a viral infection. Give Tylenol rather. Detailed Answer: HI, I have reviewed this information fully. In the absence of other symptoms suggestive of a specific disease condition, the most likely cause is a viral infection. Offer tylenol 1000mg at most 8hours daily and observe only. Increased fluids, fruits and vegetables alongside a healthy diet and regularly exercise would help him improve faster. Stop Ibuprofen as it is not often advised in cases of viral infections. I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.