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Is 38.5 Degrees Celsius Normal Body Temperature?
hello, at this moment i have a sore throat, cough, a little bit of a headache if i move around too much and a fever. My temperature is 38.5 degrees Celsius. Is this temperature normal for a fever and if it is not can you tell me what i should do to get better? Thank you
Thu, 13 Aug 2015
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According to your history provided,In my opinion your are suffering from viral fever.
Normal body temperature is between 36.5 to 37.5 degree Celsius.
At present you should do following things
1.Drink plenty of water
2.Take Tab. Wikoryl, three times a day after foor for 3 days
3.Steam inhalation ,4-5 times a day
4.salt with warm water gargles,4-5 times a day
5.Full bed rest
If fever doesn't subside after 2 days then you should consult your physician for further work up
Regards
email - o_bodke@yahoo.co.in
According to your history provided,In my opinion your are suffering from viral fever.
Normal body temperature is between 36.5 to 37.5 degree Celsius.
At present you should do following things
1.Drink plenty of water
2.Take Tab. Wikoryl, three times a day after foor for 3 days
3.Steam inhalation ,4-5 times a day
4.salt with warm water gargles,4-5 times a day
5.Full bed rest
If fever doesn't subside after 2 days then you should consult your physician for further work up
Regards
email - o_bodke@yahoo.co.in
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