Hello My Name Is XXXXXXX I Have Had Covid 19

Posted on Sat, 15 Aug 2020

Question: Hello my name is XXXXXXX I have had covid 19 a while now. I started getting symptoms 6/16 and have tested positive 3 times. I don't have a fever anymore but my chest still hurts. I've tried to see a Dr but no one will see me in person right now. I don't know what to do. Do I keep getting tested or do I just wait to feel better?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Did you have any chest x ray?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
No need for further testing.
Corona Virus can damage lungs permanently.
So we need to rule out permanent lung damage in your case because you have chest discomfort.
So please let me know
1. Do you have cough, breathlessness?
2. Did you have any chest x ray done?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions so that I can guide you better about medicines and investigations.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (14 minutes later)

I have a small cough and breathlessness if I move around more then waking around my apartment.
No I have did not have a chest x ray

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (18 minutes later)

I was also wondering when it would be ok to return to work

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, better to get done chest x ray first.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
No, you should not go to work.
Better to get done chest x ray first.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj