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Suggest Treatment For Upper Respiratory Infection, Chest Congestion And Fatigue
I was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection and otitis media 6 days ago. I have been taking antibiotics and my earache has subsided, no fever, very little congestion but I am extremely fatigued and a simple task like going to the grocery store wears me out. Should I go back for a follow up or is this a normal recovery period. I am still taking the antibiotics.
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
Hi,
As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of wearing out after having a bout of viral infection is not an abnormal finding and at times it can be a side effect of Medication/(antibiotics) too that you might been taking for the infection.
Nothing to worry as the symptoms will resolve gradually as the infection will subside. I would suggest you to take a nutritious diet, drink plenty of water and take appropriate rest. Take a multivitamin tablet for a week. You should withdraw from taking antibiotics also in a day as the symptoms have now subsided. In case if the lethargic feeling does not improve even after 2 weeks then consult your physician and get evaluated.
Hope this information helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks and regards,
Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora
As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of wearing out after having a bout of viral infection is not an abnormal finding and at times it can be a side effect of Medication/(antibiotics) too that you might been taking for the infection.
Nothing to worry as the symptoms will resolve gradually as the infection will subside. I would suggest you to take a nutritious diet, drink plenty of water and take appropriate rest. Take a multivitamin tablet for a week. You should withdraw from taking antibiotics also in a day as the symptoms have now subsided. In case if the lethargic feeling does not improve even after 2 weeks then consult your physician and get evaluated.
Hope this information helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks and regards,
Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora
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