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Suggest Treatment For Vomiting, Fever, Back Ache And Headaches
Question: My 17 yr old son has these symptoms. Throwing up since 6:30 am. Last time was 5:30 pm. Low fever of 99.5. Severe back ache and headache.
Brief Answer:
Need some more information
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for your query.
I would like to know some more information.
Is he having seizures or fits?
Does he sweat?Chills or rigors?Altered sensorium?
Was there a similar episode in his past?Previous illness?Current medications?
Await your reply soon.
Need some more information
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for your query.
I would like to know some more information.
Is he having seizures or fits?
Does he sweat?Chills or rigors?Altered sensorium?
Was there a similar episode in his past?Previous illness?Current medications?
Await your reply soon.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No. He is not having any of the things you listed. Just the severe back pain and headache. Vomiting has subsided. Could it be dehydration causing the bck pain?
Brief Answer:
Rest, fluids and paracetamol
Detailed Answer:
Hello.Thanks for writing me back.
I am glad that he donot have any of those symptoms.
Hope there is no history of recent physical exertion or injury.
Dehydration do not cause back pain.Let him take plenty of oral fluids if he is dehydrated and advice adequate rest.
Suggest application of hot/cold bag locally.
Paracetamol is a good medicine for relief of headache and bodyache.Suggest Tab. Paracetamol 500mg after food twice daily for 2-3 days.It is available over the counter.Topical application of analgesic gel shall help.
If the pain does subside with the aboveI would evaluate and do an X-ray if required
All the best.Please feel free to write for any other queries.
Rest, fluids and paracetamol
Detailed Answer:
Hello.Thanks for writing me back.
I am glad that he donot have any of those symptoms.
Hope there is no history of recent physical exertion or injury.
Dehydration do not cause back pain.Let him take plenty of oral fluids if he is dehydrated and advice adequate rest.
Suggest application of hot/cold bag locally.
Paracetamol is a good medicine for relief of headache and bodyache.Suggest Tab. Paracetamol 500mg after food twice daily for 2-3 days.It is available over the counter.Topical application of analgesic gel shall help.
If the pain does subside with the aboveI would evaluate and do an X-ray if required
All the best.Please feel free to write for any other queries.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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