Lehigh Acres, FL
A 27-year-old male asked:
Doctor says its ok. i have a fever from stomach bug. heart rate is 105 and he says its normal body response. ekg is normal. is this ok?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. John Michelanswered
Family Medicine 48 years experience
OK: This is not an unusual response for some viral illness. I would use something like acetaminophen for relief for the fever and body aches. Time it the best medicine in this case.
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