How Are Fever, Body Ache, Intermittent Chill, Dry Cough And Loss Of Appetite Treated?

Posted on Fri, 27 Apr 2018

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Question : Had fever, bodyache, intermittent chill and loss of appetite four days back. Now fever has gone but landed up with dry cough and heavy chest. Also I have lost my appetite. Please suggest.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
get chest X ray done

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

This could be a reactive bronchitis.

Its better not to ignore it. A complete blood count will help. Its a blood test. To rule out lung infection, please get Chest X ray PA view done to rule it out. A physical examination and auscultation of lung area will also help in getting diagnosis.

Followup with reports.

Dr Vaishalee

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