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What Medicines Should I Take For Headaches And Body Aches?
Hello, my parents are trying to get me to take antibiotics that wheren't prescribed to me. I haven't been to the doctor so I don't know if I have a viral or bacterial infection. I have a low fever 100, head aches, and body aches. What should I do? Thank you for your help.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
It seems that you might be having viral infection and will be alrightwithin3-4 days.
If symptoms persisted then it can be bacterial infection and may require antibiotic medicine.
Take some NSAID medicine for 2-3 days.
Take plenty of water.
Ok and take care.
It seems that you might be having viral infection and will be alrightwithin3-4 days.
If symptoms persisted then it can be bacterial infection and may require antibiotic medicine.
Take some NSAID medicine for 2-3 days.
Take plenty of water.
Ok and take care.
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