My Dr Satishchandra Shenoy Suggested Me For Corona Test Basis

Posted on Sat, 13 Jun 2020

Question: my Dr satishchandra shenoy suggested me for corona test
basis my last 5 days medical condition cough and fever

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

Brief Answer:
Worthwhile to test...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Do not be overly worried. Do you have any other symptoms besides cough and fever especially rapid breathing or breathing difficulty?
Do you have sputum with cough? If yes, may I know the color, amount of sputum and if it's foul smelling?
Is the fever continuous or persistent?
Is fever mild, moderate or high? If you have a thermometer you can record temperature when febrile and specify temperature reading?
And what treatment has been started by your doctor?

It is necessary to undergo Coronavirus screening test with antibody test considering the current situation in the country. So don't be worried; but get the test done.

In the meanwhile it is highly important that you practice steps of self isolation, hand sanitization, wearing a mask, covering your mouth and nose while coughing as well as maintaining 2 feet distance from others.

Wish you speedy recovery.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (6 hours later)

Yes I have sputum with coughing

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (47 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not enough details..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Cough with sputum is associated with both viral and bacterial infection. I have very limited information to comment further.

Without additional details I'll suggest to follow your treating doctor's opinion. Continue the doctor's treatment and go ahead with the testing.

Hope this helps.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T