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Is There Any Risk To Pregnancy Having Covid ?
Posted on
Tue, 27 Apr 2021
Tue, 27 Apr 2021
Answered on
Fri, 27 Dec 2024
Last reviewed on
Question : hello doctor ,
My wife is pregnant . She had started last period on 05 XXXXXXX 2021 and she missed period on 05 feb . Now she is 16 weeks pregnant . she is having mild symptom of covid 19 since 5-7 days . 1. loss of smell and taste . 2. nausea 3. a little bit dry cough ( rare ) 4. sometimes high temperature 5. body pain , fatigue , weakness she is on medication of pregnancies since 15 feb i.e. 2.5months . medication mostly folic acid , methylocolbalamin , zinc , protein powder , digestive syrup . current medicine being taken by her are attached in report section . government covid kit list also attached in report . we didn't taken test as there is a risk of getting covid if we go to hospital for a test . 1. shall her take those medication recommended in government covid 19 kit ? if not then what should her do considering her pregnancy ? 2. i am also having similar symptoms shall i stay away from her and take medication of covid medicine kit attached in report . 3. if anyone not having fever should he/she eat antibiotics as doxycycline and azythromycin in covid symptom . 4. is there any risk to pregnancy ? 5. other recommendations . thank you in advance !
My wife is pregnant . She had started last period on 05 XXXXXXX 2021 and she missed period on 05 feb . Now she is 16 weeks pregnant . she is having mild symptom of covid 19 since 5-7 days . 1. loss of smell and taste . 2. nausea 3. a little bit dry cough ( rare ) 4. sometimes high temperature 5. body pain , fatigue , weakness she is on medication of pregnancies since 15 feb i.e. 2.5months . medication mostly folic acid , methylocolbalamin , zinc , protein powder , digestive syrup . current medicine being taken by her are attached in report section . government covid kit list also attached in report . we didn't taken test as there is a risk of getting covid if we go to hospital for a test . 1. shall her take those medication recommended in government covid 19 kit ? if not then what should her do considering her pregnancy ? 2. i am also having similar symptoms shall i stay away from her and take medication of covid medicine kit attached in report . 3. if anyone not having fever should he/she eat antibiotics as doxycycline and azythromycin in covid symptom . 4. is there any risk to pregnancy ? 5. other recommendations . thank you in advance !
Brief Answer:
Antibiotics could be avoided...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I went through the symptoms and it seems your wife has mild symptoms of infection with pregnancy. The list of drugs in the attachment has 3 antibiotics along with paracetamol and vitamins.
Considering the fact that there is scientific evidence to the use of antibiotics in treating covid-19, I would not suggest her to use antibiotics - doxycycline; ivermectin and erythromycin for now. Continue multivitamin pills and monitor the progress of symptoms. If symptoms worsen, discuss with her obstetrician before starting antibiotics.
If possible yes, practice COVID guidelines of staying far apart.
As I mentioned earlier, there is no evidence to using antibiotics for asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic patients.
There are no proven risks on pregnancy due to COVID-19; however other infective conditions should be ruled out if fever persists for more than 5-7 days. Please contact her obstetrician if symptoms persist.
Drink plenty of fluids; rest adequately and eat fresh fruits and vegetables are my recommendations in such cases.
Hope this answered all your questions. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Regards
Antibiotics could be avoided...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I went through the symptoms and it seems your wife has mild symptoms of infection with pregnancy. The list of drugs in the attachment has 3 antibiotics along with paracetamol and vitamins.
Considering the fact that there is scientific evidence to the use of antibiotics in treating covid-19, I would not suggest her to use antibiotics - doxycycline; ivermectin and erythromycin for now. Continue multivitamin pills and monitor the progress of symptoms. If symptoms worsen, discuss with her obstetrician before starting antibiotics.
If possible yes, practice COVID guidelines of staying far apart.
As I mentioned earlier, there is no evidence to using antibiotics for asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic patients.
There are no proven risks on pregnancy due to COVID-19; however other infective conditions should be ruled out if fever persists for more than 5-7 days. Please contact her obstetrician if symptoms persist.
Drink plenty of fluids; rest adequately and eat fresh fruits and vegetables are my recommendations in such cases.
Hope this answered all your questions. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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