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What Can Be The Cause For Temperature,head Ache,pain And Burning Sensation In Neck And Nausea?
I have a tempeture of 96.8, a head ache thr located around the top of my head and forehead , neck pain that feels like it burns when I move too much and it is located at the back of my neck in the top left side, and nausea. Could this just be a cold or should I see a doctor
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
Hi,
The headache and temperature are common symptoms of a viral infection. However, your neck pain is concerning. I suggest you see a doctor for assessment and possibly tests. Your doctor needs to exclude meningitis which is rare but can present with these symptoms.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
The headache and temperature are common symptoms of a viral infection. However, your neck pain is concerning. I suggest you see a doctor for assessment and possibly tests. Your doctor needs to exclude meningitis which is rare but can present with these symptoms.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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