Question 1

i've been sick for 2 days now woth fever and headaches that wont go away. what should i take?

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Fever & headache: As long as the fever is not high (persistently > 102), and if it has only been 2 days, i would just take Ibuprofen (otc), 3 tabs 3 times a day as this is probably a viral process that will go away by itself. I would wait up to a week for low-grade fever and mild to moderate headache to go away on its own. If the fever is high, or if the headache is unusually severe, you should see a doctor.

Question 2

hi i had a bad fever and headache?

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Viral meningitis: Not sure what you are asking, but one issue to consider with high fever and headache that readily recovers is viral meningitis.  However, a high fever from any source can cause a bad headache.  Hope you are back to good health.

Question 3

what can make a fever and headache go away?

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Usually OTC medicine: For minor illnesses like a cold, fever and headaches go away by themselves. Most people use otc meds like tylenol, (acetaminophen) motrin, or advil for relief of such symptoms. If a person has a strep throat infection or a bacterial sinus infection, antibiotics are the standard treatment. A doctor can evaluate to give a diagnosis, especially if a person has more than minor, temporary symptoms.

Question 4

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

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See below: Fever (also known as pyrexia) is one of the most common medical signs and is characterized by an elevation of body temperature above the normal range of 36.5–37.5 °c (98–100 °f) due to an increase in the temperature regulatory set-point.
A headache or cephalalgia is pain anywhere in the region of the head or neck. It can be a symptom of a number of different conditions of the head and neck.

Question 5

periodic fever and headache only at nights are symptoms of what ?

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Multiple possibiliti: These symptoms frequently are signs of chronic infection, see your doctor.

Question 6

what is the best way to reduce fever and headache without medication?

Accepted Answer

Tepid bath: If you bathe in tepid water and briskly rub your skin all over with a rough washcloth this may help to reduce your fever, but unlikely to do much about your headache. Without your providing much more info it sounds as if you might benefit by being seen and examined by a doctor.

Question 7

i dont know what is wrong with me, i am coughing, have fever and headache.

Accepted Answer

Fever, cough: These are signs of an infection. Maybe Sinusitis with Upper respiratory tract infection. You should check with your Family doctor.

Question 8

why is it that i am getting a slight fever and headache the same time every year?

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Allergy?: Or you may simply have been exposed to something at the same time each year as a random occurrence.  There are illnesses which occur more often in certain seasons, but you do not indicate what time of year or where you are located or anything else about the illness.  Need more info.

Question 9

after spotting in 2days now i have fever and headache. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Coincident: I think that the two are not related since there are no causes for for fever. You may have sinus infection .It is best to see doctor for better eval. And treatment.

Question 10

can you get a fever and headache from being scratched by a pet baby bunny?

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Yes: Any scratch may develop into cellulitis and/or sepsis which can give you fever and headache.

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Periodic fever and headache only at nights are symptoms of what ?

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What is the best way to reduce fever and headache without medication?

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Why is it that i am getting a slight fever and headache the same time every year?

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