A case of Intermittent fever.
L., aged sixty- four, had been shaking an hour, when I saw him at 10 A. m. He seemed almost frantic, frequently changing his position in bed, groaning and complaining of drawing, tearing, crampy pains in the muscles of both hips, and which passed off down the posterior thighs to the calves of legs.
L., aged sixty- four, had been shaking an hour, when I saw him at 10 A. m. He seemed almost frantic, frequently changing his position in bed, groaning and complaining of drawing, tearing, crampy pains in the muscles of both hips, and which passed off down the posterior thighs to the calves of legs. His fever was intensely high ; pulse accelerated but weak, face and whole body red, slight thirst during both chill and fever, most during chill ; fever followed by perspiration and headache.
What's the Remedy?
- Severe symptoms should be assessed by a qualified clinician
- Breathing difficulty, chest pain, or neurological symptoms need urgent care
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