My Mom Tested Covid-19 Positive On Monday Of Last Week.

Posted on Wed, 8 Jul 2020

Question: My mom tested covid-19 positive on monday of last week. She was feeling fine up until two days ago. She started getting nausea, fever and headaches (on the right side of her head).She also has slight nosebleeds. Is that something that happens because of the headaches or fever? For the fever she has been taking ibuprofen but sometimes it doesnt help lower her temperature. She also says she feels like the inside of her stomach is really hot. Like burning. I tried giving her pedialyte to hydrate her but she can’t drink it because when she does she feels like throwing up. What can i do to help her? & what can i giver her to eat? She hasn’t been eating much lately.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Better to follow up with her provider

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us with your health concerns.

Since your mom has rather acute worsening and development of new symptoms, it is very important to undergo a detailed medical evaluation to assess her status. COVID-19 can present with very atypical symptoms and it is very important to start supportive measures before the severity of the infection worsens, especially in older individuals.

So please be advised to schedule a call with your mom's primary provider and schedule an appointment for follow up. If the provider cannot be contacted, then you may contact your local health department or emergency services.

I hope this helps.
Let me know if I can assist further

Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

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