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How long does a viral rash last

I am 33 female ..had severe sore throat and throat pain 3 weeks back and sudden coughs with bulgum Had chills.loss of voice and taste .had taken augmentin 1/2-1/2- 1/2 for 5 days i got better and got my voice and taste back .was better .but my viral has not gone ...yet .it's much better but I am getting throat pain at nights again and sore thr

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Fever going up and down 98-101 with body aches. How long will it last in viral infection ? Also there is body pain

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7-10 days Tap consult now to start proper medications after consultation ...  Read More

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I have been diagnosed with viral rash which is not getting better.i have consulted a dermatologist who has given me two anti allergy tablet(Dazit) to take one in the morning and another in the evening(levoctrinine and montelukast).And I have been advised to apply fudicHH cream on the red spot.I have also ran a couple of blood test.Can u help me.

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It may not be viral rash. You are probably suffering from what Dermatologist call urticaria. Common causes are food allergy, infection or drugs taken for some condition. It presents with itching resul ...  Read More

My sister is suffering from viral fever. She developed some rashes on her arms. And her skin seems flushed. She's 18 years old and the doctor prescribed her meftal for the fever and etoricoxib, though she hasn't have any joint pain. Is the medication alright?

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Dear mam Fever with rash is a matter of concern. The symptomatic management is ok..but knowing about the cause is important. Duration of fever Day of appearance of rash. Any other symptoms. You c ...  Read More

From past 10 days I am suffering from viral infection, after taking medicines from hospital fever is gone but I am still experiencing weakness and cough has increased. Also from past 5 days my body is itching very much and I am developing rashes all over my skin. What should I do?

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Kindly visit the ER at the earliest so that the rashes can be evaluated and the necessary intervention can be administered. So kindly visit the ER at earliest. ...  Read More

Want to know, what is the duration of viral fever. It's my 4th day in fever and is it a good idea to change dr( so medicine as well) frequently. My medicine already got changed once.

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Viral fever lasts for 3 to 4 days...depends which type of viral infection..so always wait for 3 days after fever to do any blood test.. Not good to change doctors frequently as one dr could know your ...  Read More

I’ve had this rash for 2 days and it doesn’t seem to be going down. It’s clear that it’s post viral, as I was sick earlier in the week, but it has become socially debilitating as it spreads.

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Ya..I can understand..any Itching..rashes, type... need to see.. for proper diagnosis and treatment.. upload photos of the affected area ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My son is 11 months old. From last sunday afternoon he had Viral fever and lasts till Thursday. From Thursday morning he developed rashes on the face and today it appeared all over the body. Its like Measles,but he have no cough,cold and runny nose. We have vaccinated with MMR on 2nd Feb.(Also he had an episode of Viral induced thrombocy

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First we have to confirm whether it is measles rash. If you have taken any picture that will be helpful. Measles vaccine can have 10 to 15% failure rates because by 9 months only one dose is given usu ...  Read More

My 2 year daughter is getting fever frequently from last 4 days. Blood report reveals that hemoglobin and leucocyte count are slightly below the standard levels. Once Paracetamol Syrup given it's effect lasts for up to 6-7 hours after that her fever starts again and it goes up to 103F. I would appreciate if could let me know about this fever and h

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This report suggests viral fever which lasts anywhere from 5 to 7 days ...  Read More

Baby has got rashes after 2-3 days of viral with no itching and no other symptoms. Dr. prescribed Zysal but no effect.

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Post viral rash ...  Read More

How long does viral diarrhea takes time to settle down it's been 4days still she has not recovered doctor told it takes a week to cure .she is eating normally and active .stool has mucus in it.she is doing potty after every meal which is not fully watery semi solid

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If child active, oral intake good nothing to worry , viral GE will subside in few days ...  Read More

Pls tel me how long a viral diarrhoea takes to get over??? My son is having this from last 8 days.. M really concerned now... Loose stools and today i noticed his urine color is yellow not dark yellow but yeah yellow

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Viral diarrhoea can last up to 14 days. Watch for dehydration. Otherwise it should resolve in some more time. Please visit a pediatrician for a check up. That is also important ...  Read More

Hi can anyone please explain what is vasculitis?, my baby gets rash every now and then, he is 4month old,some times it's fever rash , some times atopic dermatitis, I am not understanding why he is getting rashes, it will go and come, it's 3rd time he is getting rash in a span of month, 1st time- it was dermatitis, 2nd-viral rash, 3rd- it's normal a

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Skin issues have to be looked directly, to opine verbally is difficult. Usually if the child is otherwise growing and playing well, it's possible they could be allergies or dry skin. Appling good moi ...  Read More

This is for my 5 year old child. If a fever subsides with medication, can it be dengue or seasonal viral? We are having a lot of dengue cases in the society we stay in and am so scared. My child had fever since yesterday morning ranging between 99 - 102 which goes down with medication and sponging as prescribed by her doc. She is eating, playing n

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Send dengue NS1 report ...  Read More

I had viral fever for 4-5 days which got resolved 2 days back but now, i am still having weakness and sometimes it feels like dizziness in the head. How long will it last? Can I take any medicines for this? Please help me.

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Hello ,got your concern ,it can be treatable with further evaluation, better healthcare and proper treatment ..For prescription and counselling regarding the same you can consult me through this app ...  Read More

Hello , I had a bout of viral 3 weeks ago , I still get hot flushes , heavy eyes , headaches & lethargy . Feel there is too much viral fatigue . Does homeopathy help cure this .. and how long does it take

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Sure it can be cured by proper homoeopathic medicines. Homeopathy or homoeopathy is a pseudoscientific system of alternative medicine. Its practitioners, called homeopaths, believe that a substance th ...  Read More

Is blurry vision common in viral injectivitis? I have been taking meds for viral conjunctivitis for a week now. There is no more redness and pain but vision seems to be a little blur. How long will this blur vision resolve in?

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Hi .. You will have to visit a doc and start with treatment for corneal involvement . It take a long time for this to resolve ..but you will feel better in a week or two . Treatment may hv to be conti ...  Read More

Sir kindly help me to solution of my skin rashes.it was lower portion of body front and back both.it likes cercle of rash and eaching sometimes. Kindly give me a solution please.attach photograph.

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It could be fungal infection. Please share clear pictures for better evaluation. It can be treated by medicines ...  Read More

6 weeks pregnant and recently affected with viral fever had full body rashes and high fever. Can foetus get affected with this fever? Will foetus will have any bad issues with this fever??

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Depends upon Type of viral infection ...  Read More

Been 3 days am suffering from viral eye infection (diagnosed yesterday) am taking moxigram d and moistane ..and tolpa. my questions are: 1. My affected eye (left) is slightly small or drooping. How long will it take to get back to normal? 2. I have a toddler whom I breastfeed (she had viral fever) so she is even more clingy. How do I ensure I don't

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As I mentioned drooping of eyelid may resolve depending on severity, in couple days to upto 3 weeks. As for your baby, try to keep her away from you as much as possible. Frequently wash hands especial ...  Read More

In the month of February I had viral rashes in my entire face, neck, chest and back. I cured it by applying calaminol. After that I found hair loss in patches in 3 areas on my head. Slowly with time I started loosing my hair from sideways and from all over the head. My hairline from sideways has gone really backwards and hair loss from all over the

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There are many reasons for hairfall or thinning of hair on the scalp. So first and foremost we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes are n ...  Read More

If someone has to go down with HIV illness , ( last exposure 2 years back ) would that person be having only fever, mild cough and chills and nothing else.I am down with fever and chills from last 7 days. Fever upto 102.8 to 103. Due to fever I am completely dehydrated. I am on IV at home , and I am taking DOLO and amoxicillin as medicines. I don't

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Take proper counselling for this Consult online with me ...  Read More

How long does viral gastroenteritis last? It's been 2 days still no sign of getting cured. Body ache and loose motion persists

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It can last from 3-7 days,but secondary bacterial infections are very common which requires treat meant. ...  Read More

I am suffering from mumps viral, it is 4th day after swelling started. I am not taking any medicine as i have been told there is no medicine available for this virus. How long will it take to get well, is there any medicine i can take for faster recovery. I heard medicines are available in homeopathy, shall i consult a homeopathic doctor. Please

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No medicine for virus... U'll gain life long immunity after that Pls check ur fever and other status Take symptomatic care.. Avoid contacts and secondary infections Drink lots of water ...  Read More

My baby is getting rashes on and off. She is 8 months now. Sometimes she gets it on hands and legs Sometimes her face becomes red. There are some rashes on her buttocks also. What is cause of these rashes? Is it a viral infection? Which virus can cause baby rash?

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Without seeing can't treat...Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

What are the symptoms of viral fever? How is the treatment for it different from fever from some other source?I have 101 fever and rash, is this because of viral. What medicines to take? Please give answers if possible in hindi as certain terms I may not understand.

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treat symptomatically. viral gets resolved in 5 to 7 days anyhow. ...  Read More

Had viral fever. Now we are going for normal check up. Now he is fine. 5 days we have gave medicines.

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Great Pl stop al medicines ...  Read More

I have a bay pf 11months after viral fever he has got rashes on his body and face .His doctor recommended us to apply Adril lotion twice a day ,is it safe for him or not.

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If the rash is part of a viral illness of fever+rash, it will spontaneously resolve in its time: with/without medication. Adril topical is certainly not an usual indication for rash(unless child also ...  Read More

Hello Sir/ma'am.,'m under treatment for viral conjunctivitis..the problem is I'm noticing tiny acnes on cheek area n near years..is this due to infection?! If so how long this lasts n wat might be the treatment?! Thank you..

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Need photos to comment. But Acnes and conjunctivitis are different ...  Read More

My son is 11 years old. He has a viral infection due to which his wbc count rose to 13800. After 3 days of treatment it came down to 11200. How long will it take for him to recover completely?

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More important than the blood test,the general condition of the child is crucial. If he's active and playing and eating normally,without fever,relax. No need for blood test again. ...  Read More

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