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Very high fever - URGENT

2022-01-07 18:27:39
My husband is having a fever of 102.5 even after taking paracetamol. He is also having a little bit of sore throat. We will be taking COVID test tomorrow but what can be done at present to bring the fever down?
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cold sponging may be beneficial
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consultation for medication under prescription is advisable
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follow covid protocols

Answered2022-01-08 09:18:25

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Consultation with a general physician asap

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Can help you with the same. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

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Sounds like COVID. Need specific treatment I understood your concern  and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.

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Consult immediately

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You can do 1) wet sponging to bring down the fever 2) paracetamol infusion 3) use naproxen or mefenemic acid .

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