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Could This Be The Symptoms Of Covid 19 I Have Cold , Cough , Body Ache ?

Posted on Tue, 7 Jan 2025

Question: Hello Doctor,

I have cold, cough, body ache and head ache for the last couple of days. I have lost the sensation of smell & taste and realized that on Tue, 13-Apr by 09:30 PM. Not getting the smell of Amrutanjan or BreatheEasy tablet.

Could this be the symptoms of Covid 19. If yes, requesting you to please provide me your prescription of Medicines and also prescription for taking tests.

Thanks and Regards
Rajesh G

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it could be Covid

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thaks for your query.

yes, your symptoms point to the most probable diagnosis of COVID. I would recommend you to go to the nearest Government covid testing center.

It needs detailed clinical examination before prescribing you mendications. I would strongly recommend you to visit the hospital at the earliest.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (5 hours later)

Hello Doctor,
Thanks a lot for your help.

Will normal cold and cough cause the Loss of smell and taste ?

Thanks and Regards
Rajesh G

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 days later)

Hello Doctor,
I have taken RT pcr test for myself, My dad and mom and it came as negative. (Attached test report) However myself and my mom is having issues with Cold, COugh, Smell and Taste

My father is having issues with Loose motion.

What could be the reason for the Loss of Smell and taste. Could the test be not correct, do we need to take another test.

Thanks and Regards
Rajesh G

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Repeat test

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I would recommend re-testing.

regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (18 hours later)

Hello Doctor,
Yeap sure, i will repeat the test again.

Thanks and Regards
Rajesh G

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Do share the report here.

regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (38 hours later)

Hello Doctor,
I have requested for a repeat test and they are recommending to take tests only after 5 days.

SP02 is in the range of 98 to 100 and pulse varies fro 80 to 110. As my Spo2 is we ll under control, is that a sign or indication that the possibility of infection is very less.

Thanks and Regards
Rajesh G

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

yes, it could be.

If you still have the symptoms only then get the test. if no symptoms, there is no need for testing.

regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar