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What Could Chills, Headache, Diarrhea And Body Pain Indicate?
I have the following symptons: headache and body aches unlike anything I have ever experienced, chills, nausea, diarrhea, and am bed ridden. I have taken a decotron shot and have taken a pain pill for the headache with no success. I was in a severe car accident 4 years ago and I have metal plates and pins throughout my body.I am concerned that it could be symptons of west nile
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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It is possible that the symptoms are related to gastroenteritis, this is an infection of the gastrointestinal tract.
This can occur with viral or bacterial infections.
Treatment consists of: (1) paracetamol- this would help with the headache and body aches
(2) using enough fluids to prevent or treat dehydration. The use of oral rehydration fluids or gatorade would be best because it would give back fluids and electrolytes
Because you are nauseous, you should use small amounts initially. If this is tolerated then you can increase the amount given.
(3)probiotics would also help your symptoms
If the symptoms do not decrease then you should visit your doctor for an evaluation.
I hope this helps
It is possible that the symptoms are related to gastroenteritis, this is an infection of the gastrointestinal tract.
This can occur with viral or bacterial infections.
Treatment consists of: (1) paracetamol- this would help with the headache and body aches
(2) using enough fluids to prevent or treat dehydration. The use of oral rehydration fluids or gatorade would be best because it would give back fluids and electrolytes
Because you are nauseous, you should use small amounts initially. If this is tolerated then you can increase the amount given.
(3)probiotics would also help your symptoms
If the symptoms do not decrease then you should visit your doctor for an evaluation.
I hope this helps
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