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What Causes Body Chills, Headache And Fever?
My husband is 60 and in excellent health. He is a runner 10-15 miles a week and works full-time. He is almost NEVER sick, but today he had a sudden onset of chills with hard shaking, headache, and a fever of 101.3 when i checked it about 90 minutes ago. He took a couple of aspirin and rested - the fever came down to 100.3. He does not recall a tick bite or exposure to anyone that has been running a fever in the last few days. There are no respiratory symptoms.
Thu, 11 Oct 2018
Hi,
The symptoms of your husband seem to be related to an infection. Fever is always related to an infection. I would recommend the following examination:
- A complete blood count.
- A urinalysis.
Meanwhile, he can take anti-inflammatory medication to treat fever such as Ibuprofen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
The symptoms of your husband seem to be related to an infection. Fever is always related to an infection. I would recommend the following examination:
- A complete blood count.
- A urinalysis.
Meanwhile, he can take anti-inflammatory medication to treat fever such as Ibuprofen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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