Question 1

my 3 yr old has had a headache and fever of 103.5 off tylenol (acetaminophen) and 100.5 with tylenol (acetaminophen) for the last 3 days and now on day 3 complaing of light sensitivy?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Symptoms and concerns like these mandate a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  Only after such an evaluation, which may include labs and radiographic examinations, can he/she let you know what's going on and how best to help you.

Question 2

my 14 yr old son has a bad headache and fever- 100.5. we were at the lake about a week ago. ibuprofen seems to help with the headache.

Accepted Answer

Needs to be checked: this indicates  an infection 
possibly sinus infection  or early viral infection  due to the fact he was in the lake

Question 3

my seven year old has a headache and fever what should i give him ?

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Headach & fever: How high is the fever? How severe is the headache? Any neck stiffness? Cough? Runny nose? Ear pain? Tylenol/advil/motrin (children's version, use appropriate dose for age and weight) will help both ha & fever. If there are other symptoms or ha/fever worsen, see fp for further evaluation & treatment. Cool compresses to the forehead may comfort the child, too.

Question 4

i am 53 years old male. i traveled frm india to america a week ago. i am having severe headache and fever for the past 4 days. what medication can i h?

Accepted Answer

See a doc!: Please get yourself to a doc - your personal physician, an er or an urgent care.  Headache and fever, recent travel to india - there are several serious conditions that you need to make sure you don't have. Meningitis and malaria come immediately to mind.  Once you are told it is nothing serious, the usual over the counter remedies (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naprosyn) will do.

Question 5

my 7 year old cousin is feeling a headache and fever for 3 day now and my aunt says my cousin is shaking and we dont know what else to do ?

Accepted Answer

Chills vs seizure?: Headache and fever for three days warrents definite evaluation by a medical professional.   Shaking could be for a variety of reasons  If he is alert and looking at you, he may have a "chill" or a "shiver" from the fever. You should be able to stop this movement.   If he is having rhythmic shaking movements and unconsious, then it could be a seizure In either case he needs evaluation now.

Question 6

a 6 year old child complains of headache and fever almost every month and headache alone without fever once a week and upon moving the head. help?

Accepted Answer

Headache, Fever: Headache with and/or without fever can be from many causes: sinus congestion/infection, allergies, vision issues, dental cause, enlarged tonsils/adenoids with sleep problems, migraine, ear issues, etc, etc. He needs a thorough evaluation, testing, and if needed appropriate referral. Keep a headache diary and ....Check with his pediatrician.

Question 7

my 7yrs old has  scarlet fever and the doctor gave her zithromax..she has finished all her medication, but still has a rash, headache, and fever?

Accepted Answer

Strep test?: Was a strep test done?  Sometimes rashes and fevers are caused by viruses, and antibiotics don't work. Sometimes something that looks like scarlet fever can be caused by a  similar germ called staph.  If that's the case, a different antibiotic might be necessary.  Whether the test was done or not, the persistence of symptoms despite antibiotics suggests the need for further investigation.

Question 8

i been having a headache and fever of 100.1 what do i have?

Accepted Answer

: You have to be alert and get checked for Covid-19. If your fever does not settle down or if you have upper respiratory symptoms like a running nose  or sore throat, you very likely have have Covid. In that case you should get a Covid test done in a local pharmacy or an urgent clinic..

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: headache and fever?

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Potentially a risk: Fever can be associated with headache, but fever, headache, and stiff neck might be associated with meningitis.  So, nonspecific signs, clustered together may lead a clinician to a diagnosis.

Question 10

what's the cause of  persistent headache and fever?

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Best advice: Is to get yourself a comprehensive exam by your physician.There are many causes of that nature. Might be just a simple case of strep, sinus infection , allergy etc but you certainly don't want to miss out something more serious that can be treated at an earlier stage and save your life.Don't be feeling sorry for yourself if it is something devastating! please have yourself checked out

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My 3 yr old has had a headache and fever of 103.5 off tylenol (acetaminophen) and 100.5 with tylenol (acetaminophen) for the last 3 days and now on day 3 complaing of light sensitivy?

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My 14 yr old son has a bad headache and fever- 100.5. we were at the lake about a week ago. ibuprofen seems to help with the headache.

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My seven year old has a headache and fever what should i give him ?

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I am 53 years old male. i traveled frm india to america a week ago. i am having severe headache and fever for the past 4 days. what medication can i h?

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My 7 year old cousin is feeling a headache and fever for 3 day now and my aunt says my cousin is shaking and we dont know what else to do ?

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A 6 year old child complains of headache and fever almost every month and headache alone without fever once a week and upon moving the head. help?

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My 7yrs old has scarlet fever and the doctor gave her zithromax..she has finished all her medication, but still has a rash, headache, and fever?

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I been having a headache and fever of 100.1 what do i have?

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