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Cold and sore throat
I had loose motions one morning and had a bit of a temp that very evening. Post that day I currently have sore throat and slight congestion. Should I go for covid test?
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Do CBC, COVID test, fever profile
Take pantaprazole, paracetamol, probiotics and multi vitamins
Keep your self hydrated well
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Covid testing my be advisable if there is any positive contact history
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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You can go for Covid test.
Covid test is expensive .
I think no Government agency is doing it as a screening method for Covid these days.
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It will depend on how many cases of covid are present in your area, and if you have in contact of known or suspected case of COVID-19.
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other than this you can go for it on your choice also
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Take some stema ,hot water gargling
Medication advised by local doctor
Observe for 3 days
Still persisting symptoms
Then go for covid test
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yes you should.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
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9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your sign and symptom and the history you are suffering from gastroenteritis disease.
And sore throat and slight congestion indicate you have secondry infection with gastroenteritis disease because when your body is week then you can get infection easily.
You should take better treatment to cure of the above sign and symptom.
For better treatment You should take consultation for correct diagnosis .
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you should do test like CBC, ESR and typhoid test to find out the exact cause of problem.
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please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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