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Viral fever
Hi! I've viral fever since last 3 days, yesterday I went to doctor, he did my cbc, and confirmed I've common cold and prescribed me several antibiotics. I don't wanna take antibiotics as they make me dizzy and anxious.
My fever reaches 101 in between, so I'm taking dolo.
Is it okay to take dolo , nasal spray and to do gargles ?
How many dolo tablets should I take in a day?
Thank you
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You can take dolo 6 to 8 hourly.use nasal saline drops.gargling and steam with hydration are good.
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Hello mam, have you done with any Blood investigations regarding your complaints ? Viral fevers in most of the cases doesn’t require antibiotics, for further counselling and treatment regarding your health issues you can get connected to me through this Practo
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You may take dolo 650, 6hourly if needed for fever or body ache.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Malappuram
Viral fever will take to subside 5-7 days
Dolo you can take 3times a day
Then stop antibiotic
Saline/Betadine solution gargles at least 3times a day
Take plenty of water
Avoid fast food and oily spicy food
Avoid cool drinks ,ice , icecream & cold water
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Dr. Rashmi Wadhwa
Cosmetologist
35 yrs exp
Delhi
Whenever fever rises above 100
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your sign and symptom you are suffering from acute Viral Infection .
Next Steps
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment.
Health Tips
Please follow good life style as
take plenty of fluid and
take less spicy and fatty foods and
take protein containing food and
do breathing exercise regularly and
Do yoga and meditation and
keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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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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