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Suggest Antibiotics For Low Grade Fever, Fatigue And Congestion
Question: I have flu symptoms. Low grade fever (100-102), aches, fatigue and congestion. It's been 2 days. When should my fever brake? How do I know if an antibiotic will help me
Brief Answer:
Flu
Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to see that you are suffering with flu like symptoms. You have a low grade fever that has been bothering your for 2 days. The fever should break by tomorrow morning. To help with the symptoms I recommend continuing with the ibuprofen but also use tylenol in between to help keep your fever controlled. Antibiotics are only good for bacterial infections and will not help at all with flu or other viral illnesses.
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Flu
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to see that you are suffering with flu like symptoms. You have a low grade fever that has been bothering your for 2 days. The fever should break by tomorrow morning. To help with the symptoms I recommend continuing with the ibuprofen but also use tylenol in between to help keep your fever controlled. Antibiotics are only good for bacterial infections and will not help at all with flu or other viral illnesses.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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