What Causes Heavy Cold?

Posted on Mon, 5 May 2014

Question: I have had a very heavy cold or flue for the past 8 days and my stools hill still regular have become mushy.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Upper respiratory tract infection Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query It looks like you are having a very bad upper respiratory tract infection. However to help you better I need to know a few more details 1. Did you have fever? 2. Do you have cough with expectoration? What color is the expectoration? 3. How many times have you passed loose stools? Is it foul smelling? 4. Have you tried any medications for this? mention them Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply

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

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 minute later)

No I do't have a fever No cough Just passed twice today No medications

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (20 hours later)

Brief Answer: Allergic rhinitis Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query I am sorry for the short delay in my reply, I was on call at my hospital If you have no fever or cough and it has not subsided in 8 days then it is most likely to be allergic rhinitis. Here are my suggestions to you 1. Steam inhlalations twice a day will help you get rid of the symptoms 2. Avoid being around dusty environments 3. Tab Levocertizine 10 mg is the ideal drug, you can take one every night for a week 4. For loose stools advice tab sporolac three times daily for 5 days, it is probiotic agent with will replace the bad bacteria in the intestine with good bacteria. You can also eat plenty of plain yoghurt twice daily 5. Avoid milk, caffeine and alcohol until you are better. Also stop smoking for a while till the flu symptoms subside However inspite of these measures if the symptoms continue then I strongle advice you to meet your GP for a local exam and investigations I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me I wish you good health and a speedy recovery Regards

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