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What Causes Severe Headache And Chills?
Hello my name is Brittany. I have had a unbearable headache going on 5 days now. When I stand or move my head throbes instantly. I have the chills and ccan t stay awake. Do you know what could be wrong? No insurance but is it recommended I see a doctor? Thanks
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Hello Brittany,
for the causes of headache its so many, and to be able to understand your case I need to know some more information from you , such as your age and if you are currently taking any medication/any Hx. of chronic diseases. and also about the headache it self ,in which part of your head is aching and is it associated with fever/throat pain/coughing/vomiting or nausea??
as you mention in your question that you experiencing headache with chills so might be due to FLU-like symptoms' ?if this is the case then you can start with paracethamol 500mg 2 tablets up to three times daily for not more than 3 days+ vitamine C effervescent
if not improved with paracethamol I advising you to see a doctor,
thank you ,please contact if need any help. good luck
for the causes of headache its so many, and to be able to understand your case I need to know some more information from you , such as your age and if you are currently taking any medication/any Hx. of chronic diseases. and also about the headache it self ,in which part of your head is aching and is it associated with fever/throat pain/coughing/vomiting or nausea??
as you mention in your question that you experiencing headache with chills so might be due to FLU-like symptoms' ?if this is the case then you can start with paracethamol 500mg 2 tablets up to three times daily for not more than 3 days+ vitamine C effervescent
if not improved with paracethamol I advising you to see a doctor,
thank you ,please contact if need any help. good luck
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