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Suggest Treatment For Severe Chills And Cold Sensation In The Head
Question: My mother has had a head cold. Today she had severe chills with no fever. Also body aches.some coughing
Brief Answer:
Tylenol and decongestants are sufficient!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
She most likely has an upper respiratory tract infection caused by a virus. These medications are sufficient as there is no need for antibiotics. In addition to tylenol and decongestants, regular exercise, rest, increased fluids and fruits in take will help her recover sooner.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Tylenol and decongestants are sufficient!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
She most likely has an upper respiratory tract infection caused by a virus. These medications are sufficient as there is no need for antibiotics. In addition to tylenol and decongestants, regular exercise, rest, increased fluids and fruits in take will help her recover sooner.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
She now is nauseous and feels like throwing up.
Brief Answer:
Add pepto-Bismol to her medications!
Detailed Answer:
HI,
I will suggest that you add pepto-bismol to this treatment plan to address this. Keep me posted.
I wish you well.
Add pepto-Bismol to her medications!
Detailed Answer:
HI,
I will suggest that you add pepto-bismol to this treatment plan to address this. Keep me posted.
I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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