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I have flu-like symptoms that are worsening. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I became sick yesterday, and it just seems to be getting worse. I can barely stay awake. I have flu-like symptoms, including severe aches in muscles and joints, pain and tiredness around the eyes, weakness or extreme fatigue, warm, flushed skin, red and watery eyes, a headache, sore thr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. This is the flu season, and winter started out of nowhere. This sudden change in weather leads to more flu cases than cold weather, which kicks in gradually. People are not acclimatized yet, so it is highly suggested to observe all ... Read Full »
My platelet counts are decreasing. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a high-grade fever for the past six days. I checked for Widal test which was positive initially. My platelet counts were at 2.2 lakhs and now it is on a decreasing trend at 1.4 now. Also, the leucocyte count went from 7700 to 2400. Dengue and malaria test are negative. Kindly su... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can continue the same treatment. If the temperature does not come down in one or two days, we will go for further tests. Do not worry about platelets. It may go down in other diseases also. Since you are in the hospital, they will be checking your CBC (comp... Read Full »
I am suffering from frequent colds. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have colds almost throughout the year, mostly in the cold season. Every time I see the doctor, he says it is a seasonal change. He prescribed me Cetirizine medications. After some time, I again developed a cold and cough. I usually wake up in the morning with a cold, sneeze, and headache... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.Most of the common cold is due to allergic inflammation, and a cold environment can itself be a triggering factor. Cetrizine, being an antiallergic, is thus prescribed. Apart fr... Read Full »
My child had a month-long flu and fever. Is it a normal duration?
Query: Hi doctor,My son got sick with the flu and had a fever for almost a month. His doctor said they did all the laboratories, and he is a healthy child. Is it normal for a child to have a longer duration of fever? We visited his doctor five months back regarding his fevers. At that point, he had a fever... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you already said, the problem seems to be flu and Covid. Winter season fever may be due to allergic bronchitis and secondary bacterial or viral infection. 1. Try to build immunity for him. 2. Give a high-protein diet. 3. Take a high-fiber diet. 4. Ask him to avoi... Read Full »
My brother has a fever and body pain. Is that seasonal fever?
Query: Hello doctor,My brother has a fever for the past two days. And now he has pain in his full body. Is that seasonal fever or something else? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to get your brother thoroughly checked. A fever profile needs to be done in a season like this mosquito-borne disease are very common. Read Full »
I have fever and sore throat but not loss of smell and taste. Am I safe from COVID?
Query: Hi doctor, From yesterday I am having a sore throat and fever of 100. 9 degrees F. It is fluctuating between 100.4 to 100.9 degrees F. I am feeling a pricking sensation in my throat and a mild dry cough. I had drunk house water kept in the refrigerator for few days. I am also feeling a bit tired.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sore throat, dry cough, fever, and cold are common to both common cold and to COVID. Having said that, most COVID patients complain of loss of smell and taste. Since you are not having both the problems, you are relatively safe. I would like to assure you that you do... Read Full »