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What Causes Headache Along With Body Ache And Chills?
We live in central Florida and the mosquitoes have been terrible since Hurricane Irma came through. Unfortunately, they bite my 13 year old son more than others in the house. He has been complaining about a headache, he says in his forehead area, since yesterday and last night the chills and body aches started and his temperature elevated a little. He normally runs a temp about 97 when he s not sick. Temp tonight has gone up to 100.8, with Tylenol it s about 99.4. How do I tell the difference between an illness, like a cold or the flu, and an illness or disease passed from mosquitoes? And if it is possible that it s something from mosquito, wouldn t I have heard of an outbreak in my area?
, thanks for your query at HCM. I can understand your concern regarding your son's condition. Does he have cold, cough, soreness in throat, runny nose or nose blockage along with fever, chills and bodyache? If he has any of the above symptom then it might be flu or respiratory tract infection. If he doesn't have above symptoms and still fever persists ( temperature >100'F on and off) then it is better to rule out vector borne diseases ( due to mosquito bites) through blood tests. Your local doctor will guide you better. Continue giving Tylenol, tepid sponging as it will reduce the temperature. Keep him well hydrated by giving soups, juices etc. Take care. Regards
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What Causes Headache Along With Body Ache And Chills?
, thanks for your query at HCM. I can understand your concern regarding your son s condition. Does he have cold, cough, soreness in throat, runny nose or nose blockage along with fever, chills and bodyache? If he has any of the above symptom then it might be flu or respiratory tract infection. If he doesn t have above symptoms and still fever persists ( temperature 100 F on and off) then it is better to rule out vector borne diseases ( due to mosquito bites) through blood tests. Your local doctor will guide you better. Continue giving Tylenol, tepid sponging as it will reduce the temperature. Keep him well hydrated by giving soups, juices etc. Take care. Regards