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What Causes Fever,cough And Cold?
Hello Dr. from past 3-4 days was having severe headache,body pain,cough&cold & minor fever. i thought it was due to cough & cold so i took D COLD TOTAL but without seeing chance of recovery i took Calpol & Disprine without consulting Dr but my body is still in fever from inside ......... my mom says i may have chance of having Malaria because fever is not going down... will you suggest me what to do?
Wed, 4 May 2016
Hello,
Welcome to healthcaremagic.com And thanks for sharing your concern with us.
High fever , shaking chills and sweating are hallmark feature of malaria and your present complaints are not suggestive of malaria . But if Malaria is on rise in your area then you can check for it . Your symptoms are suggestive of viral upper respiratory infection which is self limiting in 7 to 10 days . You should take only paracetamol for fever . Gargle with warm salt water . Take proper rest .If condition does not improve in 7 days or you feel more worse then consult your PCP and get blood test done .
Best Regards,
DR.S.TOMAR
Best Regards,
DR.S.TOMAR
Welcome to healthcaremagic.com And thanks for sharing your concern with us.
High fever , shaking chills and sweating are hallmark feature of malaria and your present complaints are not suggestive of malaria . But if Malaria is on rise in your area then you can check for it . Your symptoms are suggestive of viral upper respiratory infection which is self limiting in 7 to 10 days . You should take only paracetamol for fever . Gargle with warm salt water . Take proper rest .If condition does not improve in 7 days or you feel more worse then consult your PCP and get blood test done .
Best Regards,
DR.S.TOMAR
Best Regards,
DR.S.TOMAR
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