What Causes Swollen Nose, Fever, Diarrhea, Body Pain And Tiredness?

Posted on Fri, 24 Apr 2015

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Question : My 26 year daughter had a swollen nose this morning. We thought it was hay fever but she is now running a temperature, feels achy, tired and feverish. She has diarrhoea as well.

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be a viral infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
The symptoms are suggestive of a viral infection.
The treatment is symptomatic. She can be given paracetamol, nasal decongestant, antihistamine and oral rehydration fluid.
If the symptoms worse she should be seen by a doctor and investigated.

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