What causes fever and swelling in forehead?
Patient: My brother has been very ill with a high fever and very weak.  He thought he had the flu but what worries me is he told me his forehead swelled up and now the top and back of his head are swollen.  Hurts to touch and feels like its on fire.  What could that be? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  I would keep him generously hydrated with water and get him consulted by a doctor. They will need to check him out with some blood work and an examination as well as some urine testing. Quite likely some type of imaging study of the brain and maybe even a spinal tap.   Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.