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My son has strep throat, he is now showing symptoms of a head cold he said his head hurts when he shakes it and hurts most of the time,is this normal?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

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Typical: Headache is typical for strep throat, it is a definite part of this illness. You can treat the headache with motrin 10 mg per kilogram per dose every 8 hours. If he has strep he should be on a course of penicillin for 10 days.

Answered 12/4/2014

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A member asked:

My son has strep throat, he is now showing symptoms of a head cold he said his head hurts when he shakes it and hurts most of the time,is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

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