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Fever

Fever is a symptom rather than a disease. A body temperature higher than 98.6 F is considered
fever, but it is not of severe consequence until it is above 100.4 F.

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I am having severe headaches and stomach pain. What could be the cause?

Query: Hi doctor, I had a severe headache and constantly went to the toilet to poop, along with stomach pain. The following day I noticed rashes with swollen fingers and an aching foot, but the rashes disappeared after some time. Can you please explain what could be wrong with my body?   Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Based on your history, there are possibilities for a viral infection. Do not worry; it will subside in a few days.Take simple painkillers like Paracetamol or Ibuprofen. Keep yourself hydrated with plenty of fluids. I hope...  Read Full »

I have gastric issues, temperature changes, and loss of appetite.

Query: Hello doctor, I had suffered from pharyngitis and had a fever for 20 to 25 days. I was on antibiotics for ten days. My throat is fine now, but I have really bad gastric issues. My stomach hurts, and there are a lot of acidities. I feel throat irritation at the moment after eating something from outs...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, I have gone through the reports as you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). No need to worry about temperature. It is a normal temperature. No need to worry about fever. By your history and description possibil...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing fever, body pain, headache, cough, and cold for a few days. Kindly suggest medications.

Query: I have been experiencing fever, body pain, and a headache since few days. I also have a cough and a cold, as well as an irritating sensation in my throat. Whenever I take paracetamol, my temperature goes down, but after six hours, it increases again. Currently, I am taking medication containing Meto...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided, there is a possibility of a viral upper respiratory tract infection being more likely. Therefore, I suggest you follow the treatment plan mentioned below for five days: Take a tablet...  Read Full »

I have a fever, headache, weakness, and dry cough. What medicines will help treat these symptoms?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a fever, headache, weakness, and dry cough (persistent for more than a week). I am feeling so exhausted, and I do not feel like getting up from the bed. What medicines would I have to take to get my symptoms resolved? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your question. I can understand your concern. By your history and description possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection is more likely. So get done the COVID (coronavirus disease) test first. I suggest taking Azithromycin, Paracetamol, and Levoc...  Read Full »

I have fever, cold and dry cough. Please advise.

Query: Hello doctor, I am having fever since last 4 days, cold and dry cough. Medicines used are Paracetmol, Amoxycillin, age: 49 years.  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Her WBC count is slightly lower. So, in my opinion, you should get chest X-ray done and Corona report. May I know what is Corona situation ...  Read Full »

After medications, my sore throat and cough subsided with little fever. Is it Covid-19?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from coughing, throat infection from last week. At that time fever did not persist and also did not felt any chest pain. Two days later, I consulted with a doctor. He prescribed Cavidur 625, Montek LC, Ambrolite syrup and Betaline gargle solution. Since then throat infec...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should get done a chest x-ray and CBC (complete blood count). If both these are normal then no need to worry much. I hope this helps.  Read Full »

I have a fever, body pain, and cold. What medicine can I take?

Query: Hi doctor, This is for my husband. He is a 34-year-old athletic male. Exactly a week back, he got a fever, body pain, cold, and cough. He had a high fever for two days and then a bit high temperature for a day with tiredness. Again he started feeling tired, some fever feeling inside the body (outsi...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, the possibility of pharyngitis is more likely in your husband. Yellow phlegm is suggestive of bacterial infection. So he needs antibiotic like Augmentin for five days. Please let me know his weight so that ...  Read Full »

Will Z-Pak relieve my fever, coughs, and runny nose?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old male with ulcerative colitis since the age of 9. I woke up with a nasty fever, mucus filled coughs, and runny nose. I was curious how a Z-pack would affect me.  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The possibility of respiratory tract infection is more likely. You should definitely take Z pack (Azithromycin), no need to worry about this. Along with Z pack also, do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4 to 5 times a day. If it does...  Read Full »

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