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Suggest Treatment For High Body Temperature While Suffering From Flu
Question: How high should a temp go with the flu before seeing a Dr. and what can I do for it. I am 76/ I have a 99.7 temp.
Brief Answer:
Temperature more than 102
Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for the query
Temperature of upto 102 is considered a viral infection anything about it associated with chills and rigor is a bacterial infection.
I would like you to do the following
1. Tab Paracetamol 500 three times a day will bring down the temperature
2. Avoid cold food items and beverages
3. Keep yourself warm at all times
4. Try to stay indoors as much as possible and avoid long distance travel
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Temperature more than 102
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Temperature of upto 102 is considered a viral infection anything about it associated with chills and rigor is a bacterial infection.
I would like you to do the following
1. Tab Paracetamol 500 three times a day will bring down the temperature
2. Avoid cold food items and beverages
3. Keep yourself warm at all times
4. Try to stay indoors as much as possible and avoid long distance travel
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
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