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Cold cough fever
I am having cold cough tonsil and fever since 2 days . Body pains and severe headache as well. I am feeling very drowsy and weakness is there in body . Getting temperature mostly during night times. Unable to sleep properly as well
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-Symptoms are suggestive of acute upper respiratory tract infection/viral fever with throat inflammation (tonsillitis/pharyngitis)
Next Steps
-Tab Paracetamol 650 mg every 6–8 hours SOS for fever/body pain after food for 3–5 days
-Tab Levocetirizine 5 mg once at night for 5 days
-Tab Pantoprazole 40 mg once daily before breakfast for 5 days if acidity/gastritis present
-Betadine gargles 3–4 times daily and steam inhalation twice daily
-If severe throat pain, pus over tonsils, persistent high fever, or worsening cough: Tab Cefixime 200 mg twice daily after food for 5 days only after clinical evaluation
-Take adequate fluids, warm liquids, proper rest, and avoid cold/oily foods
Health Tips
-Do COVID/flu testing if fever persists >3 days or there is breathlessness/high fever
-Seek urgent care if oxygen drops, breathing difficulty, chest pain, dehydration, or persistent vomiting develops
-Most uncomplicated viral infections improve within 5–7 days with supportive care
-Contact me anytime on Practo for further consultation
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Betadine gargle
Cefexim o200 two times after food for five days.
Zerodol sp three times a day after food for five days.
Montek lc one at night for five days.
Light diet home made.
Plenty of water n liquid
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R u on any treatment or not , its dry cough or with sputum and some more history to be taken for proper treatment then till do betadine gargle twice a day for fever take paracetamol and take plenty of fluids. Avoid junk or oily food and milk products
Get CBC to be done
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Since fever, severe headache, drowsiness, and weakness are also present, it’s important to assess the severity properly before starting medicines randomly.
You can connect with me for a detailed consultation so I can guide you with the proper evaluation and personalized treatment plan according to your symptoms 🌿
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Next Steps
Tonsil Examination: "Please share a clear photo of your throat (with mouth wide open and tongue down) during our consultation so I can check for any white patches or pus on the tonsils."
Hydration & Rest: "Drink lukewarm water throughout the day. Rest is crucial right now, as your body is showing signs of exhaustion."
Salt Water Gargles: "Perform warm salt water gargles 3–4 times a day. This helps reduce the swelling in the tonsils and provides immediate pain relief."
Consultation: "For a proper prescription (Antibiotics/Antivirals) and a 5-day recovery plan, please book a full consultation session via my Practo profile."
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Steam Inhalation: "Take steam 2 times a day to clear your nasal passages and soothe your throat."
Soft Diet: "Eat soft, warm foods like khichdi or soup. Avoid oily, spicy, or very cold items (like ice cream) which can irritate the throat."
Monitor Temperature: "Keep a log of your temperature readings, especially at night, to help me adjust your medication."
Caution: "If you experience any difficulty in breathing, inability to swallow liquids, or a very high fever that doesn't come down with medication, seek immediate medical attention."
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Do consult for medications and management
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Mohit Yadav
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Do consult....take dolo for pain
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Use sinarest and dolo
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