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What Is The Treatment For Fever And Headache?
I am 52 male and have had a low grade fever for the past week that goes away with 2 ibuprofene also have a dull headache in the back of my head near my neck that comes and goes. I have never felt like this for this long. I have not missed any work but all I do when I am home is lay on the couch.
Tue, 23 Apr 2019
Hello,
Since you have a history of low-grade fever since a week, it could be Influenza or Typhoid fever (step ladder pattern fever fluctuates from low to very high, until it peaks to 103-104°F.)
You are suggested to visit ER & get physically examined. Get CBC & Widal tests, Urinalysis is done to rule out typhoid fever & Influenza. But if the tests are positive, you will need medicines & also intravenous fluids.
Headache may be due to the low-grade fever or it can be due to undue stress (emotional/physical). Stay away from anxiety, stay relaxed. Take adequate sleep, take balanced meals, exercise regularly.
Cut on alcohol, caffeine & sugar. Your treatment will depend upon the diagnosis made. It looks like tension headache, you may need cognitive behavior therapy & relaxation techniques. Get treated at the earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Since you have a history of low-grade fever since a week, it could be Influenza or Typhoid fever (step ladder pattern fever fluctuates from low to very high, until it peaks to 103-104°F.)
You are suggested to visit ER & get physically examined. Get CBC & Widal tests, Urinalysis is done to rule out typhoid fever & Influenza. But if the tests are positive, you will need medicines & also intravenous fluids.
Headache may be due to the low-grade fever or it can be due to undue stress (emotional/physical). Stay away from anxiety, stay relaxed. Take adequate sleep, take balanced meals, exercise regularly.
Cut on alcohol, caffeine & sugar. Your treatment will depend upon the diagnosis made. It looks like tension headache, you may need cognitive behavior therapy & relaxation techniques. Get treated at the earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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