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Suggest Treatment For Hot Sweats Along With Cold And Painful Joints
Question: I am having sweats and then cold. Achy joints, semi loose bowels. Some weakness, a dry cough with a weeze, though there is some congestion which seems to be located in my throat. I have some weakness, not much. Feel a little drained and slow. Restless nights. Very low grade headache. Is this a new type of flu, how long does it last, and what can I do to treat it? I had congestion when I took the flu shot 2 mths ago, never got over it, got worse and now this. What to do?
Brief Answer:
It's flu, it will be gone in a few more days
Detailed Answer:
Hi, XXXXX
I am sorry for the situation you are in .
From what you are describing, it seems that you are going through flu.
I advise to wait for a few more days for improvement. If it will get worse, then should consult with your doctor.
Usually, flu symptoms will last for 10 days to up to a couple of weeks. It is important to strengthen your immunity to pass it shortly.
For the moment :
- keep a good oral hygiene, gargle often with warm water and salt
- drink plenty of fluids, tea
- take vit C supplementation
- take 1 teaspoon of honey and olive oil on daily basis
- rest more
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
It's flu, it will be gone in a few more days
Detailed Answer:
Hi, XXXXX
I am sorry for the situation you are in .
From what you are describing, it seems that you are going through flu.
I advise to wait for a few more days for improvement. If it will get worse, then should consult with your doctor.
Usually, flu symptoms will last for 10 days to up to a couple of weeks. It is important to strengthen your immunity to pass it shortly.
For the moment :
- keep a good oral hygiene, gargle often with warm water and salt
- drink plenty of fluids, tea
- take vit C supplementation
- take 1 teaspoon of honey and olive oil on daily basis
- rest more
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Dr. Albana,
What does the honey and olive oil do
What do you think of me taking the Coricidin HBP, with me having having high blood pressure? I haven't taken it yet.
Am I contagious?
What does the honey and olive oil do
What do you think of me taking the Coricidin HBP, with me having having high blood pressure? I haven't taken it yet.
Am I contagious?
Brief Answer:
Following answers to your queries...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXXXX,
Thank you for following up.
1. Honey and olive oil will ease soreness in your throat and will help boost your immunity. So, you'll have more energy to fight flu. They have good anti-inflammatory and anti-septic properties.
2. Coricidin HBP contains chlorpheniramine and acetaminophen. They won't cause increase in bp.
You can take and observe for possible side effects.
3. The contagious period of flu (influenza) begins the second day after contracting it until the fifth day of symptoms onset.
I have gone through your medical history and could not find when the symptoms appeared.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Following answers to your queries...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXXXX,
Thank you for following up.
1. Honey and olive oil will ease soreness in your throat and will help boost your immunity. So, you'll have more energy to fight flu. They have good anti-inflammatory and anti-septic properties.
2. Coricidin HBP contains chlorpheniramine and acetaminophen. They won't cause increase in bp.
You can take and observe for possible side effects.
3. The contagious period of flu (influenza) begins the second day after contracting it until the fifth day of symptoms onset.
I have gone through your medical history and could not find when the symptoms appeared.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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