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Suffering From Hietal Hernia And Stomach Bug, Fever And Headache, Advised Not To Take Aspirin. Any Other Medications ?
Hi my husband just found out at the hospital today that he has hietal hernia and also a stomach bug. The stomach bug is causing him to be feverish and has a very bad headache but because of the hernia the doctor said he shouldn t take aspirin because it could upset his stomache. So what can he take to help with the fevervand headache caused by the virus?
Sat, 14 Jul 2012
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For the fever and the headache, he can take Tablet Paracetamol 500 mg every 6 hourly. This will not upset his stomach and relieve the fever as well.
Also, give him plenty of fluids. Sponging with tepid water will also help.
Regards
Thanks for writing in.
For the fever and the headache, he can take Tablet Paracetamol 500 mg every 6 hourly. This will not upset his stomach and relieve the fever as well.
Also, give him plenty of fluids. Sponging with tepid water will also help.
Regards
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