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I Have What Seems To Be A Really Runny Nose

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Posted on Tue, 20 Nov 2018
Question: I have what seems to be a really runny nose and clogged nose with a lot of body ache all ver my body but no fever and no throat ache... What is this is it because of cold... also I had oral sex last week could it be form that?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
common cold probably

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

your symptoms are consistent with what we call "the common cold". This is a viral infection. Many different viruses may cause it (one of them each time!). The lack of fever is usually reassuring and while it can't exclude more serious diagnoses (like pneumonia for example) it is definitely very much against them. The sexual contact does not seem relevant.

If you do develop fever or constant headache then antibiotic treatment might become necessary. A proper (in person) medical assessment should be carried out first obviously. Certain drugs may take care of the most annoying symptoms of the common cold like the runny or stuffy nose and the body aches. You should discuss treatment matters with your primary care physician. The most commonly employed solutions include paracetamol (for the body aches), an antihistamine (for the runny nose) and a decongestant (for the stuffiness).

I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Kind Regards!
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I Have What Seems To Be A Really Runny Nose

Brief Answer: common cold probably Detailed Answer: Hello, your symptoms are consistent with what we call "the common cold". This is a viral infection. Many different viruses may cause it (one of them each time!). The lack of fever is usually reassuring and while it can't exclude more serious diagnoses (like pneumonia for example) it is definitely very much against them. The sexual contact does not seem relevant. If you do develop fever or constant headache then antibiotic treatment might become necessary. A proper (in person) medical assessment should be carried out first obviously. Certain drugs may take care of the most annoying symptoms of the common cold like the runny or stuffy nose and the body aches. You should discuss treatment matters with your primary care physician. The most commonly employed solutions include paracetamol (for the body aches), an antihistamine (for the runny nose) and a decongestant (for the stuffiness). I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance. Kind Regards!