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Medicover Hospitals - Bangalore
4 General Physician
Leading Specialists, Outstanding Care
Special Interest in Diabetology
Special Interest in Diabetology
Special Interest in Diabetology
1. Is flu contagious?
Yes, flu is contagious even before 1-2 days of any visible symptom and remains up to 6-7 days after the symptoms appear.
2. Is a flu caused by a bacterial infection?
No, flu or influenza is only caused by influenza viruses. These are the influenza A virus such as (H3N2) and (H1N2) virus and one B virus
3. Are pain relieving medications required for treatment of flu?
Pain-relieving medications are helpful to alleviate symptoms such as headache and body aches in a flu infection.
4. What are the alternative measures to treat flu ?
The alternative measures for the treatment of flu are: (1) staying hydrated and drinking plenty of water, (2) keeping yourself warm, (3) take rest and (4) drink warm liquids.
5. Who is at high risk to get flu?
People with a high risk of flu are: (1) babies and children younger than five years, (2) old age people, (3) people with low immunity, (4) those suffering from heart and respiratory system diseases and (5) pregnant women.
| Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Raja Selvarajan | 95% | 1072 | 20 | 600 |
| Dr. Suhel Pasha | 67% | 6 | 25 | 1000 |
| Dr. S M Fayaz | 97% | 317 | 15 | 800 |
| Dr. Ravishankar Reddy C R | 87% | 1073 | 33 | 1000 |
| Dr. Ranga Naik | 91% | 121 | 49 | 1000 |
| Dr. Aditya S Chowti | 86% | 69 | 18 | 1200 |
| Dr. Aparna Verma | 92% | 66 | 25 | 1000 |
| Dr. Pradeep Kumar T J | 59% | 97 | 32 | 700 |
| Dr. Sudhirkumar Kale | 50% | 2 | 22 | 1200 |
| Dr. Ranjit Mohan | 89% | 18 | 15 | 700 |