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Hello, I Have A Question Regarding My Mother (44 Y/o)

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Posted on Mon, 4 May 2020
Question: Hello, I have a question regarding my mother (44 y/o) currently Is is an essential worker and goes to work everyday at the moment. Usually her temperature is between 97.4-97.8 (oral) (she normally tends to run lower) but in the past 24 hours her temperature has been gradually increasing from 98.8 -99.1.(current). I%E2%80%99m worried because she is usually pretty low. I%E2%80%99m not sure what exactly to do or even know what has to happen.
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It could just be due to hot weather

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Such a single symptoms of increased body temperature could just be due to hot weather and dehydration. She may be stepping out in hot weather.

Since your mother is an essential worker, she is high risk for COVID-19. Therefore she should self-isolate for 15 days in her room and observe symptoms. Meanwhile take all precautions to avoid contact with other family members.
Also drink more of fluids, keep room temperature at lower level, slowly sipping hot tea boiled with ginger, turmeric, black peper, saunf is recommended.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
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Hello, I Have A Question Regarding My Mother (44 Y/o)

Brief Answer: It could just be due to hot weather Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Such a single symptoms of increased body temperature could just be due to hot weather and dehydration. She may be stepping out in hot weather. Since your mother is an essential worker, she is high risk for COVID-19. Therefore she should self-isolate for 15 days in her room and observe symptoms. Meanwhile take all precautions to avoid contact with other family members. Also drink more of fluids, keep room temperature at lower level, slowly sipping hot tea boiled with ginger, turmeric, black peper, saunf is recommended. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Dr Vaishalee