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What Causes Fever, Chills, Nausea And Body Aches?
Question: Hello Doctor, my husband has been I'll for the last two days with what we thought was a stomach flu because he had all of the classic signs....fever, chills, nausea, body aches, no appetite, and extreme fatigue, but now he is complaining of extreme pain in his right hip, right inner thigh (where he recently had an abscess from an ingrown hair), and right ankle. He says the pain is only getting worse. Do you think he should go to the hospital or wait and see if the pain subsides? Thank you
Brief Answer:
Is he on any pain medications?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about what your husband is going through. I will like to know if he is on any treatment at this time. The pain is so unspecific and would not be caused by a specific condition that we would need to pay more attention to.
If he is not on any medications, I will recommend that he takes Tylenol and Ibuprofen as recommended by the pharmacist. This would address his symptoms. If there is no relief within 24 hours, then will suggest that he goes to the hospital.
Healthy diet, fruits, vegetables and moderate exercise would help him recover faster.
I hope this helps. I wish him well and thank you so much for using our services. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Is he on any pain medications?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about what your husband is going through. I will like to know if he is on any treatment at this time. The pain is so unspecific and would not be caused by a specific condition that we would need to pay more attention to.
If he is not on any medications, I will recommend that he takes Tylenol and Ibuprofen as recommended by the pharmacist. This would address his symptoms. If there is no relief within 24 hours, then will suggest that he goes to the hospital.
Healthy diet, fruits, vegetables and moderate exercise would help him recover faster.
I hope this helps. I wish him well and thank you so much for using our services. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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