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Suggest Treatment For Chills, Low Grade Fever And Fatigue
Posted on
Fri, 13 Jan 2017
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Fri, 13 Jan 2017
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Question : i HAVE THE FOLLOWING SYMPTONS: CHILLS LOW GRADE FEVER 99 ACHES FATIGUE RUNNY NOSE
Brief Answer:
likely a viral upper respiratory tract infection (cold/flu
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Chills can accompany fever due to the body trying to 'reset' the temperature. Fatigue can also occur with many illnesses due to the illness itself and also the body trying to use its energy to fight it off.
The presence of a runny nose implies that you likely have an upper respiratory tract infection (cold or flu).
The cold is more likely unless the symptoms worsen considerably. The flu is normally associated with joint and muscle pain, severe cough, malaise and persistently high fever.
Treatment of colds is normally symptomatic (treat the symptoms themselves not the cause)--(1) fluids, rest,
(2) a decongestant/ antihistamine would help with the nasal symptoms eg zyrtec d, claritine d, allegra d, benadryl d
A topical decongestant can also be used for a few days eg otrivine
(3)if a cough occurs , a cough suppressant such as dextromethorphan, can be used
Most cough/colds are viral and last 7 to 10 days. Rarely a cough can persist up to 6 weeks.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
likely a viral upper respiratory tract infection (cold/flu
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Chills can accompany fever due to the body trying to 'reset' the temperature. Fatigue can also occur with many illnesses due to the illness itself and also the body trying to use its energy to fight it off.
The presence of a runny nose implies that you likely have an upper respiratory tract infection (cold or flu).
The cold is more likely unless the symptoms worsen considerably. The flu is normally associated with joint and muscle pain, severe cough, malaise and persistently high fever.
Treatment of colds is normally symptomatic (treat the symptoms themselves not the cause)--(1) fluids, rest,
(2) a decongestant/ antihistamine would help with the nasal symptoms eg zyrtec d, claritine d, allegra d, benadryl d
A topical decongestant can also be used for a few days eg otrivine
(3)if a cough occurs , a cough suppressant such as dextromethorphan, can be used
Most cough/colds are viral and last 7 to 10 days. Rarely a cough can persist up to 6 weeks.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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