What causes fever with body chills and muscle aches?
Patient: My daughter is 18 and never gets sick. She is very active. Last Friday she woke up not feeling very well but still went running. She went to work and said it felt like she was walking through quick sand. Every muscle hurt. She came home and has had fever, chills. We went to Insta Care and they tested her for strep. It was negative so they sent us on our way. It has been 5 days now and she is no better. She has no appetite, a headache, and says she has a pain in her stomach area. Her tonsils and lymphnodes are swollen in her neck. Not sure what is going on. Doctor: HelloThank You for contacting HCM.Symptoms are suggestive of Acute Tonsilitis. I would suggest you following things:> Take amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days> Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough.> Take acetaminophen for fever & pain.> Ask her to take off from job and rest for 2-3 days at least.> Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.> Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.AVOID:> Chilled water> Drinks> Spicy foodHope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing her good health