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Do Body Ache, Arm Rash, Chest Pain And Congestion Warrant Medical Consultation?

I have had a cough for 2 days, am congested, have had chest pains, and my whole body aches - I thought maybe the flu, but no fever. This evening I noticed a small heat rash on my arms. I am not sure if this warrants going to the doctor or just taking some Nyquil.
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain the symptoms of cough, congestion, chest pain and body aches along with rash over the arms seems to be due to viral infection..
Taking Nyquil cannot alone be sufficient and you need to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests, sputum culture, chest x ray as well as allergic tests can help in diagnosis and treatment cab e done accordingly..
In case if viral infection is ruled out it will resolve once the virus completes its cycle in body and in that case you can start taking symptomatic treatment like anti allergics like Levocetrizine, decongestants like Phenylephrine, anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room..
You can also cough supperssant like Dextromethorphan and cough expectorant like Gueifenesin..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
You can apply steroid ointment over the rashes, do cool compresses and can also apply Calamine lotion..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Do Body Ache, Arm Rash, Chest Pain And Congestion Warrant Medical Consultation?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the symptoms of cough, congestion, chest pain and body aches along with rash over the arms seems to be due to viral infection.. Taking Nyquil cannot alone be sufficient and you need to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests, sputum culture, chest x ray as well as allergic tests can help in diagnosis and treatment cab e done accordingly.. In case if viral infection is ruled out it will resolve once the virus completes its cycle in body and in that case you can start taking symptomatic treatment like anti allergics like Levocetrizine, decongestants like Phenylephrine, anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room.. You can also cough supperssant like Dextromethorphan and cough expectorant like Gueifenesin.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. You can apply steroid ointment over the rashes, do cool compresses and can also apply Calamine lotion.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.