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What Causes Low Grade Headache?
Question: Hi, I have had a low grade headache for the past five days which is not so odd because I have my period for the past three days. This afternoon I have a mild sore throat and the back of my neck hurts
Brief Answer:
Viral fever
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Based on your symptoms I suspect that the headache you had could be due to viral fever. Usually viral fevers tend to reduce the immunity temporarily especially in the upper respiratory tract. This helps bacteria like streptococcus to gain entry and cause super-added infection.
Sore throat in you is an indication of superadded bacterial infection over a viral fever.You must be placed on antibiotics like Azithromycin and other antiinflammtory medications at the earliest.
Meanwhile do gargle with Chlorhexidine solution thrice daily after food. This will prevent the infection from worsening.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
regards,
Viral fever
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Based on your symptoms I suspect that the headache you had could be due to viral fever. Usually viral fevers tend to reduce the immunity temporarily especially in the upper respiratory tract. This helps bacteria like streptococcus to gain entry and cause super-added infection.
Sore throat in you is an indication of superadded bacterial infection over a viral fever.You must be placed on antibiotics like Azithromycin and other antiinflammtory medications at the earliest.
Meanwhile do gargle with Chlorhexidine solution thrice daily after food. This will prevent the infection from worsening.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
regards,
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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