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I'm Having Fever Since Yesterday Evening And Have Headache Too.

Posted on Mon, 20 Apr 2020

Question: I'm having fever since yesterday evening and have headache too. I have very little cough and cold. what should I do. I had visited to doctor today evening.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow your doctor's treatment; stay isolated...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

First don't panic. This could as well be a common flu infection and not the COVID-19. Unless you have travelled out of the country or had an exposure to some one sick after a foreign travel, there are no enough reasons to suspect Coronavirus.

Follow your doctor's treatment religiously. Drink plenty of water. Stay isolated. Cover your mouth and nose while coughing and sneezing. Wash your hands immediately with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer before you touch any other family member. If necessary wear a face mask.

Drink plenty of fluids. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Monitor the progress of symptoms. If you feel the symptoms are worsening at any point contact your doctor.

Often common flu infection will resolve in 3-5 days.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (14 hours later)

thank you so much sir for your help. Would you mind letting me know what I'm taking medicines are appropriate for such flu infection?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not aware of your medications..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You did not mention the details about your current treatment. In such circumstances I will only suggest paracetamol and antihistamine drugs like levocetrizine along with plenty of fluids.

You can mention about the current treatment given by the doctor in the follow up.

Regards

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