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What Causes Chills, Fever And Rib Cage Pain?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Jul 2018
Question: Yes, I have chills, aches, fever and bone/muscle pain on the back side of my rib cage
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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Viral fever probably.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic!
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
The symptoms you have mentioned suggestive of viral fever. However we have to rule some other conditions if symptoms persist.
As a first line management you can try the following.
1. Take paracetamol or other antipyretic for three days
2.Start a short course of antibiotics for five days
3. You can take antihistamines like levocetrezine for symptomatic relief
4. Drink plenty of water to keep your self hydrated.
5. Get basic blood investigations like CBC and urine routine.
I symptoms persist despite all these kindly consult a physician and get evaluated. We have to run tests to rule out conditions like malaria and leptospirosis
Wishing you good health
Thanks
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What Causes Chills, Fever And Rib Cage Pain?

Brief Answer: Viral fever probably. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic! I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. The symptoms you have mentioned suggestive of viral fever. However we have to rule some other conditions if symptoms persist. As a first line management you can try the following. 1. Take paracetamol or other antipyretic for three days 2.Start a short course of antibiotics for five days 3. You can take antihistamines like levocetrezine for symptomatic relief 4. Drink plenty of water to keep your self hydrated. 5. Get basic blood investigations like CBC and urine routine. I symptoms persist despite all these kindly consult a physician and get evaluated. We have to run tests to rule out conditions like malaria and leptospirosis Wishing you good health Thanks