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Very high fever - URGENT
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
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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.
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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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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
Sexologist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
You can do
1) wet sponging to bring down the fever
2) paracetamol infusion
3) use naproxen or mefenemic acid .
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