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Having Fever, Tiredness, Sore Throat, Night Sweat And Cough. Do I Have A Common Cold Or Should I Take A Treatment?
Hi. I received a fever for two days, along with tiredness. I awoke to the night sweat which broke my fever. I also had a sore throat, which is still present, and i know have cold like symptoms. I also get upper abdominal pain when I cough and not as often when not. My question is, do I have a common cold, or should I call my doctor. Thanks
Thu, 4 Jul 2013
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Common cold is usually of viral infection origin.
It shows symptoms like sore throat, fever, stuffiness in nose, watery nasal discharge.
Those things remain for 3 to 4 days .
viral infection leads to a decrease in immunity of the body.
Added bacterial infection may lead to cough .
You can take some antipyretics like paracetamol and antihistaminic like chlorpheniramine maleate for one or two days.
If symptom persists than you must visit an ENT specialist or a Physician for treatment.
Thanking You.
Common cold is usually of viral infection origin.
It shows symptoms like sore throat, fever, stuffiness in nose, watery nasal discharge.
Those things remain for 3 to 4 days .
viral infection leads to a decrease in immunity of the body.
Added bacterial infection may lead to cough .
You can take some antipyretics like paracetamol and antihistaminic like chlorpheniramine maleate for one or two days.
If symptom persists than you must visit an ENT specialist or a Physician for treatment.
Thanking You.
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