What causes high fever with headache, tired, bloated and less appetite?
Patient: I have a 14 year old daughter who has been having high fever for one week, with headaches, feeling tired, and feeling bloated after eating about 1/2 portion of what she usually eats. X-ray normal. Doctors say to wait two more days to start doing blood tests as they believe it is a virus. Doctor: Hi,Since the child is having fever for one week duration it is better not to delay blood tests any longer. In your description you haven't mentioned the other symptoms child is having like, cough sore throat, runny nose. Does the child have diarrhea?  Did the symptoms severity reduce with time or did it worsen? With viral fever usually symptoms reduces after day 5, it is most likely a viral fever but it is better always to do your blood test and exclude bacterial infections or other serious infections. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. K.r.w.m.manori Karunathilaka