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Dr Monga Medi Clinic
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Dr Monga Medi Clinic

1 General Physician
5 - 27 years experience
Rajouri Gardenand 2 other centers
₹800Consultation Fees
84%1448 Patient Stories

Dr. Saumya Rathi

General Physician
12 years experience overall
  
800 Consultation fee at clinic

Dr. K.S. Walia

General Physician
50 years experience overall
  
600 Consultation fee at clinic

Dr. Ranjana Gupta

 
Homoeopath
28 years experience overall
  
500 Consultation fee at clinic

Dr. Anika Gupta

 
Homoeopath
14 years experience overall
  
500 Consultation fee at clinic
GRG Healthcare Private Limited
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GRG Healthcare Private Limited

1 General Physician
Patel Nagar West
₹500Consultation Fees
100%6 Patient Stories

Dr. Shyla Vahab

 
Ayurveda
30 years experience overall
  
500 Consultation fee at clinic

Dr. Pratima Grover

 
Homoeopath
39 years experience overall

Dr. Madhav Shyam

 
Homoeopath
29 years experience overall
  
400 Consultation fee at clinic

Dr. Jyoti Arora Monga

 
Ayurveda
24 years experience overall
  
800 Consultation fee at clinic

Dr. Ashok Rajput

General Physician
47 years experience overall
  
1200 Consultation fee at clinic

Dr. Radhika Sachdev

Pediatrician
26 years experience overall
  
700 Consultation fee at clinic

Viral Fever Treatment

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Viral Fever Treatment in Delhi

Frequently Asked Questions


What is Viral Fever?

The normal body temperature is 37℃. If the body temperature exceeds 37℃ it is known as fever. Fever can be caused by either bacteria or virus. Viral fever can occur due to underlying infection caused by a virus.


What are the symptoms of Viral Fever?

Some of the general symptoms associated with Viral Fever are:

  1. Chills
  2. Dehydration
  3. Sweating
  4. Headache
  5. Muscle ache
  6. Body aches
  7. Weakness
  8. Decreased or lost appetite


What are the causes of Viral Fever?

Few of the causes of Viral Fever are:

  1. Inhalation - If someone with viral infection sneezes or coughs beside a healthy individual then the same air will be inhaled by a healthy individual.
  2. Ingestion - Consumption of drinks or eating food items that are contaminated with the virus.
  3. Bites - If an insect or animal carrying the virus bites a healthy individual.
  4. Bodily fluids - Exchange of bodily fluids with a person having a viral infection.


How is Viral Fever diagnosed?

  1. Blood test
  2. Tissue swab culture test
  3. Bodily fluids 

Almost, both viral and bacterial fevers show the same symptoms. So, the doctor may test for either bacterial or viral culture. Based on the test results, doctor will diagnose the cause of the fever.


How a Viral Fever is treated?

Usually, Viral Fever is treated with ease than bacterial fever. Viral Fever does not respond to antibiotics. Hence, treating Viral Fever majorly focuses on symptomatic relief, such as:

  1. Consuming over-the-counter medications to reduce body temperatures like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
  2. Resting and staying hydrated to replenish the loss of fluids while sweating.
  3. Bathing in lukewarm water to reduce the temperature.
  4. If applicable, taking antiviral medications like Tamiflu.

[NOTE: Before taking any medications such as Tamiflu or Ibuprofen, please consult your doctor or have a discussion with the doctor]


When to see a doctor for the fever?

  1. If the fever exceeds 38℃ in infants and 39℃ in adults
  2. Severe headaches
  3. Breathing difficulty
  4. Chest pain
  5. Pain in the abdomen
  6. Persistent vomiting
  7. Quick spreading rash
  8. Febrile seizures
  9. Stiffness in neck


How many days does it take for a Viral Fever to go down?

Generally, a Viral Fever goes down within 3-4 days. If it doesn’t subside, then consult a doctor.


What are the home remedies of Viral Fever?

Consuming the following herbs are proven to be effective: 

  1. Turmeric and ginger powder
  2. Coriander tea
  3. Basil
  4. Fenugreek water
  5. Lemon and honey
  6. Oral rehydrating fluids
  7. Moringa and kudzu root


How to treat Viral Fever in infants?

  1. Taking over-the-counter medications that are safe for infants
  2. Wearing light fitted clothes
  3. Avoid overuse of blankets when having chills
  4. Lukewarm water bath
  5. Drinking cool or room temperature water


If the fever still persists after 3-4 days, it is recommended to consult a doctor.


What is the difference between a Viral Fever and a Bacterial Fever?

  1. Viral Fever is caused due to underlying viral infection whereas, Bacterial Fever is caused due to underlying bacterial infection.
  2. Bacterial Fever can be treated with the help of antibiotics and a Viral Fever is treated for providing symptomatic relief.
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