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Fever and mild cold
I have been facing severe cold since last 3 days and have followed up by fever now, body is aching along with this.
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1. Stay hydrated with plenty of fluids
2. Rest and get plenty of sleep
3. 3. Use a humidifier to relieve congestion
4. Gargle with salt water to soothe a sore throat
5. Use a warm compress to relieve sinus pressure
6. Try steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil or menthol
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1. CBC (Complete Blood Count)
2. Blood Culture
3. ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
4. CRP (C-Reactive Protein)
5. WBC (White Blood Cell Count)
6. Differential Count
7. Blood Chemistry Tests (e.g. Liver Function Tests, Kidney Function Tests)
8. Malaria Test (if suspected)
9. Dengue Test (if suspected)
10. Typhoid Test (if suspected)
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It could be viral fever .
Rx.
1. Tab. Pcm 650mg 1-1-1 for 3 days
2. Tab lcz 5mg 1-1-1 for 3 days
3. Take proper rest
4. If fever doenot subside you can do cold sponging.
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Dont take antibiotics or antivirals without medical consultation.
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If fever doesnot subside in 3 days , consult a physician..
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Hi,
You might be having a common viral fever.
Plz take medications such as T.Para 650 , T.Cetriz 10mg, and consult for other meds to treat exactly for your need.
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Consult with details information
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Do not take antibiotics or antivirals without proper consults
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Could be viral fever
Paracetamol 650 mg 1-1-1 for 3 days
Montek LC 0-0-1 for 3 days
If fever not subsided within next 3 days or any new symptoms such as loose stools, vomiting, abdominal pain, breathing difficulty, - visit local hospital and get a complete blood count done
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Tablet pcm 500mg bd 1-0-1
Tablet montair lc hs 0-0-1
Any other symptoms??
Rashes??
Evening raise of temperature??
What are platelets counts? WBC?
Cough ?? If yes wet or dry?
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reply me..
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As per u r complains could be viral fever
Plenty of oral fluids
Tab dolo 650mg 1-1-1
Tab Ebast Dc 1-0-1 for 5 days
Steam inhalation
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For further queries
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Consult
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Most probably it is viral fever. Take Tabm Paracetamol 500 1tab 2-3 times a day after food for 2-3 days. Tab.cetrizine 5- 1 tab twice daily for 3 days.
(Take Tab.vitamin C500 chewable - 1tab daily for 7-10 days to protect your self for such episodes of common cold.)
Take sips of luke warm water for drinking.
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if symptoms still persists after 3 days go for extensive fever profile test and treatment accordingly.
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As the rainy season is going on protect yourself getting wet unnecessarily.
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It’s better you take a fever profile with temperature monitoring
At time fever spikes
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Take Paracetamol 650 Tds
And Go for Fever Profile test with cbc and lft kft .
Take plenty of water .
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Take pcm 500 mg if fever episode is there and get a fever profile done. For further help get online consultation
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You should do Gargle with warm water and salt three times a day
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Tab azee 500 mg once a day for 3 days
Tab montair lc rat ko sote time for 3 days
Tab pcm sos if fever
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Have gargles with warm water
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Take Paracetamol 500
Cetrizine at night
And if needed then add Zifi cv
Amd also add Tab FDSON MP D3
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CBC CRP BLOOD INVESTIGATION
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No need to worry about
Take pcm 500 tds
And antibiotics
If pain use painkillers
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Itâs Looks like viral or allergic nose and throat infection
First you take paracetamol 500mg BD
Levocetirizine 5mg at bed time
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if fever still persists consult me on practo online you might need further antibiotics treatment and same lab test
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Drink hot water
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May be viral
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consultant for detailed prescription
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Take paracetamol 500mg tds , tab levocetrizine 5mg at bed time ..
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if fever still persists consult me on practo online .. u might need further antibiotics treatment plan and lab tests
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avoid cold water , curd ,cold drinks
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Hi. You can take over the counter anti cold medications and avoid cold water, cold drinks, buttermilk, curd .. how much is the temperature? Is it going beyond 100F. If yes, the treatment changes a bit.
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keep hydrated.
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It's urti
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Consult on practo
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Upper respiratory tract infection , can be cured with Tab Febrex plus bd & Tab Levocetrizine 5mg at bed time , along with warm water gargling & plenty of warm oral fluids .
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If fever persists even after treatment for 2-3 days , needs further evaluation.
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It is upper respiratory tract infection. You need further evaluation.
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take tab paracetamol and tab cetzine with good amount fluid and fruits
If fever last then do blood test
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If you have a history of fever more than 3 days, better to do a blood test and consult a doctor
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This is flu season, appears to be viral infection.
Will take a week to recover.
If the symptoms are persistently bothering you seek a doctor
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Dr. Abhishek K G
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1 yrs exp
Dharwad
You seem to have a viral infection.
Viral infection symptoms typically take for about 7-10days to completely resolve. Even after treatment
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Take Paracetamol 500 mg Whenever you feel feverish not more than 4 times a day.
Take Tab Okacet after dinner till you have running nose.
Take Vitamin C tablets daily one for a week it will help in strengthening your immunity.
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Steam inhalation to relieve cold
Keep sipping small amounts of hot water.
Hot soups help feel better
Stay hydrated, take rest
If fever does not come down or if you start having cough contact for further consultation.
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This could be due to viral infection,take cetrizine 10 mg once daily, zerodol p twice daily,and otrivin oxy nasal spray
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It's seems that you have a seasonal viral infection.
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take paracetamol as and if required with cetirizine,
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keep yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluid and eat fresh fruits.if not getting better by day 5 visit your physician.
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Cetirizin and paracetamol.
Steam inhalation
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Take paracetamol round the clock
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check cbc and share reports
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Take medicine for fever and cold and consult for blood test
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Do consult
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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life
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This prescription is based on Tele-Consultation with patients for the purpose of Medicine Verification. Patient is hence advised to visit nearby hospital in case of any Emergency. Not meant for Medico-Legal Purpose.
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Need more details please connect
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Take plenty of water , proper diet and rest
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Consult
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Take plenty of fluids and Antipyretic and anti histamine for 3-4 days and take bed rest , if not feeling better consult near by dr .
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Might be this is viral fever with myalgia.
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Please schedule an appointment for a proper evaluation and treatment plan.
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Connect please
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Looks like a viral fever
Pls take Montair LC at night before bed for 5 days
And a Dolo/ Paracetamol 650mg every 6-8 hours- maximum for 3-4 tablets a day.Kindly do not exceed.
Incase you need further care please do connect.
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May be viral contact to overcome if you wish
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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11 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Kindly connect
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Hingoli
Kindly consult
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Dr. Bhawna Ohlyan
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Sagar
Get yourself tested for dengue . Kindly connect for more consultation
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do consult.
Looks more like urti.
Do steam inhalation.
Salt water gargling 1-1-1.
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Dr. Dinesh Chandra Joshi
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45 yrs exp
Greater Noida
In most of the cases , the cold is due to viral fever and also known as common cold . Initially you may take Levocetzine 5 mg daily , with paracetamol 500 mg on sos basis for fever and body ache , steam inhalation and warm saline gargle . Antibiotics may be required if no response with above drugs even after three days and having productive cough etc
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Dr. Pranit Kale
General Practitioner
1 yrs exp
Mumbai
It is looking like You are having Acute Viral fever
If You Are Staying In Bangalore Get Tested For Dengue (DENGUE ELISA )
You Can take
If no allergies to any Food/drug
Steam Inhalation 1-1-1
Tab Pan 40mg 1-0-1
Tab Dolo 650mg If required For Fever
If any Sore throat You Can Take
Tab Azithromycin 500mg 1-0-0 for 5days
Tab MONTEK LC 10/5 At Night for 5days
Review With A Local Physician
Or You Can Contact me If No Futger Resolution in Symptoms
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Dr. Ananya Shrivastava
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
5 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It’s viral fever most probably
Next Steps
Tab Dolo thrice a day
Tab levocetrizine HS(1 tab at bedtime)
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Dr. Saurabh Tripathi
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Kanpur
Kindly Cosult
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Dr. Aman Prajapati
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Jhansi
As per your complaint you are suffering from viral fever
Take
Tab Paracetamol 650mg 1 tab 2 times/day
Tab Cetrizine 10mg 1 tab 2 times/day
Tab Diclofenac sodium 50 mg 1 tab 2 times/day
Plenty of oral fluids
Next Steps
Consultation
Health Tips
Get a CBC done if fever continues
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Pune
It's viral fever
Nothing to worry
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kindly consult for discussion
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General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Chennai
Consult on practo app
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
6 yrs exp
Kolkata
Pcm 650 for bodyache
Levocetrizine 5 at bedtime for cold
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Connect please
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Dr. Gaurij Hood
General Physician
13 yrs exp
Valsad
Looks like viral or allergic nose and throat infection.Have warm saline or betadine gargles.Kindly consult for detailed history and management. Avoid dust and cold foods.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Kindly Consult
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. S K Wadhwa
Gynecologist
45 yrs exp
Lucknow
You should get your CBC and Antigen Tests for Malaria and Dengue. The treatment will consist of Paracetamol and Vitamin C for the time being.
Next step after the blood test results are available.
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Dr. Mohammed Salman Mohiuddin
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello i have noted your concern
Please do steam inhalation
Take paracetamol 650mg thrice daily, if fever still persists then do cold sponging
Take vitamin c supplement twice daily
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Dr. Danish Qureshi
General Physician
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
Take solvin cold tablet twice a day for 5 days and get cbc crp and dengue ns1 done
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Dr.Nikhil Aggarwal
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Delhi
**Opinion:**
The symptoms of severe cold, fever, and body aches suggest that you may be experiencing a viral infection, such as the common cold or influenza. These infections often present with a combination of respiratory symptoms and systemic effects like fever and body aches. Given the current symptoms, it is important to monitor the progression and ensure that it doesn't develop into a more serious condition like bronchitis or pneumonia.
**Next Steps:**
1. **Symptom Management:** Over-the-counter medications can help alleviate symptoms. For fever and body aches, antipyretics and analgesics like acetaminophen or ibuprofen are recommended. Decongestants and antihistamines may help with nasal congestion and other cold symptoms.
2. **Hydration and Rest:** Staying well-hydrated and getting plenty of rest is crucial to help your body recover. Warm fluids like soups and herbal teas can soothe your throat and keep you hydrated.
3. **Monitoring Symptoms:** Keep an eye on your symptoms. If you experience difficulty breathing, persistent high fever, or worsening symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention promptly.
4. **Consultation:** It is advisable to consult with a healthcare professional to confirm the diagnosis and rule out any other conditions. This is especially important if your symptoms do not improve within a few days or worsen.
Please schedule an appointment with me for a thorough evaluation and personalized treatment plan. Timely intervention can help manage your symptoms effectively and prevent any complications.
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Dr. Davra Kaushalkumar Dilipbhai
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Take plenty of water
Salt water gargaling
Tab. Cheston cold
Tab. Dolo 650
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Dr. Amol Gajanan Andhale
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Wardha
Itâs more like viral infection
Do you have sore throat ?
Next Steps
Consult the doctor as soon as possible
Health Tips
Avoid cold weather, avoid taking cold drinks
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Dr. Kamlesh Kalsariya
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Viral
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consultation
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Dr. Pawan Kumar Dutta
MBBS
4 yrs exp
Delhi
It might be viral infection. More History is required.
Next Steps
Consult Doctor
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Stay hydrated, take ors.
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Bareilly
It might be due to viral infection.
Kindly take tab. Senarest twicea day.
Drink plenty of water.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid cold and sour food
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Kindly start sinarest and dolo
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