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Cold with chill
Dear Doctor,
I'm experiencing cold symptoms with a mild fever and chills. I've been taking paracetamol and levocetrizine for the past 2 days. Could you please advise on the best course of action.
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The best course will be to consult a General Physician. If the fever lasts for 3 days or more, then a few investigations may also be required. But that is decided during examination of the patient.
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investigation
CBC, MP, CRP
Consult with detailed history and reports
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Your symptoms suggest that you are having upper respiratory tract infection and since you are already taking medications you need some antibiotics also for controlling infection
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-start tab cefixime twice a day for 5 days
-tab omeprazole before food twice a day for five days
-continue paracetamol and Levocetrizine
-salt water goggling
-Ensure proper hydration
If symptoms persist beyond five days, or if you developed any additional symptoms, kindly visit nearby doctor and take blood investigations which includes CBC,ESR,CRP,chest xray
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Contact me any time on Prato for further consultation
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If you have fever with chills more than 3 days of your medication you have to do blood test
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Hello Sir,
I think you really dont need to worry if its has been just 2-3 days. I would say you stay with your medications for 1-2 days more and you will be completely fine. But if even after taking the medication for past 3 days your symptoms are not decreasing on a scale as it was 2 days before, then I think you need to consider for a consultation.
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Thank you. Looking forward to help resolve your issues. Have a good day.
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Tab azee500 one per day after food for 3to5 days.
Synarest two times after food for 3to5 days. Montek lc one at night for five days. Zerodol sp three times a day after food for 3to5 days. Stop pcm n levocetrizine.
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It can be a common flu and it takes a normal 5-7 days to resolve so I'll advise you to continue medicine for next 3 days and if the fever goes above 101 with chills coughing with mucus do consult the doctor
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Co tinder same, do steam inhalation with karvol capsule, 2 to 3 times daily.
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This looks like a viral cold or flu.
What you can do:
• Continue paracetamol for fever (if temp >100°F)
• Continue levocetirizine if running nose
• Take steam inhalation 2–3 times daily
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Rest properly
No antibiotic is needed unless symptoms worsen.
See a doctor if:
• Fever lasts more than 3–4 days
• Fever goes above 102°F
• Severe throat pain or ear pain
• Breathlessness or chest pain
Most viral colds improve in 4–5 days.
Based on your symptoms, this may require proper clinical assessment and prescription. You may book an online consultation with me for detailed evaluation and personalised treatment plan.
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At 35 years, mild fever + cold symptoms + chills for 2 days is most commonly due to:
• Viral upper respiratory infection (common cold)
• Seasonal flu
• Early viral syndrome
Since you’re already taking:
• Paracetamol (for fever)
• Levocetirizine (for allergy/runny nose)
This is appropriate initial symptomatic treatment.
If fever is mild and symptoms are improving, this is likely a self-limiting viral infection.
Chills can happen with even low-grade viral fever and are not automatically serious.
Next Steps
Continue:
✔ Paracetamol 500–650 mg every 6–8 hours if fever >100°F
✔ Levocetirizine once daily (preferably at night)
✔ Steam inhalation 2–3 times daily
✔ Warm fluids
Monitor:
• Temperature twice daily
• Any breathlessness
• Severe throat pain
• Persistent high fever (>3–4 days)
Seek medical review if:
• Fever persists beyond 3–4 days
• Yellow/green thick sputum develops
• Severe body pain
• Breathlessness
• Oxygen saturation
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✔ Adequate hydration (3–4 liters/day)
✔ Proper rest (important for recovery)
✔ Avoid cold drinks
✔ Light, warm diet
✔ Avoid overexertion
Most viral colds improve within 5–7 days.
If you share your exact temperature range and whether you have cough or throat pain, I can guide whether this is simple viral or needs further testing. Booking an online consultation would allow proper symptom monitoring and help prevent unnecessary antibiotics.
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You need to be examined
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It could be viral
Will subside in 3-4 days till then continue with the medications aditionally1) drink plenty of fluids 2)wear light clothes 3)use lukewarm water
4)And can have sponging
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Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Antibiotics needed
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nashik
Hello seems to be a infection, kindly consult me on whatsapp eight eight three zero zero zero six nine eight two
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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5 yrs exp
Firozabad
If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed free discussion
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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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. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Urti
Steam inhalation
Salt water gargling
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Dr. Kamal Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rewari
Dear Patient,
Your symptoms are suggestive of an acute viral upper respiratory tract infection. Mild fever, chills, and cold symptoms are commonly self-limiting and usually improve within 3–5 days.
Advice:
• Continue Paracetamol 500–650 mg as needed for fever (maximum 3–4 times daily)
• Continue Levocetirizine once daily for symptomatic relief
• Maintain adequate hydration
• Take steam inhalation 2–3 times daily
• Warm saline gargles if throat discomfort develops
• Adequate rest
Most viral infections resolve with supportive care.
For detailed consultation and personalized treatment plan, kindly text me over Practo for full advice and management.
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Maneesha
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Kadapa
Please take my consultation,I will prescribe you medication for your symptoms for quick recovery
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