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What Causes Nasal Congestion Along With Sore Throat And Diarrhea?
I have a 1. stuffy,runny nose with yellow discharge. 2. Sore throat 3. feel run down 4. ears and face feel congested 5. diarrhea. Symptoms began last night and a re worse today. I took an antihistamine before bed but woke myself up during the night frequently from snoring (I don t snore). Is this just the common cold or or do I need antibiotics?
Wed, 7 Jun 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Congestion with this intensity and associated diarrhea indicates load of virus is more as compared to normal flu.
Certain guidelines will help you to recover early and later on, if required, after 24 hours can avail help of antibiotics.
• Inhalation of lukewarm water fumes (preferably added Karvol capsules or tincture benzoin) work excellently in nasal congestion
• Deep breathing exercises, yoga help a lot
• Consume more liquids preferably green tea, coffee
• Avoid cold beverages, chilled items, ice creams, oily and spicy
• Avoid exposure to excess cold
• Maintain a room temperature according to the comfort zone
• Avoid air conditioner or cooler air
• Gargles with salted lukewarm water and added peppermint oil
• 5 gm turmeric in 20 mL water 3 times a day best is a herbal supporter
• Consume a small amount of soft diet at regular intervals including fresh curd to combat diarrhea.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Congestion with this intensity and associated diarrhea indicates load of virus is more as compared to normal flu.
Certain guidelines will help you to recover early and later on, if required, after 24 hours can avail help of antibiotics.
• Inhalation of lukewarm water fumes (preferably added Karvol capsules or tincture benzoin) work excellently in nasal congestion
• Deep breathing exercises, yoga help a lot
• Consume more liquids preferably green tea, coffee
• Avoid cold beverages, chilled items, ice creams, oily and spicy
• Avoid exposure to excess cold
• Maintain a room temperature according to the comfort zone
• Avoid air conditioner or cooler air
• Gargles with salted lukewarm water and added peppermint oil
• 5 gm turmeric in 20 mL water 3 times a day best is a herbal supporter
• Consume a small amount of soft diet at regular intervals including fresh curd to combat diarrhea.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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