Hello Dr. from past 3-4 days was having severe headache,body pain,cough&cold & minor fever. i thought it was due to cough & cold so i took D COLD TOTAL but without seeing chance of recovery i took Calpol & Disprine without consulting Dr but my body is still in fever from inside ......... my mom says i may have chance of having Malaria because fever is not going down... will you suggest me what to do?
Hello And thanks for sharing your concern with us. High fever, shaking chills and sweating are hallmark feature of malaria and your present complaints are not suggestive of malaria. But if Malaria is on rise in your area then you can check for it. Your symptoms are suggestive of viral upper respiratory infection which is self limiting in 7 to 10 days. You should take only paracetamol for fever. Gargle with warm salt water. Take proper rest. If condition does not improve in 7 days, or you feel more worse than consult your PCP and get blood test done. Best Chat Doctor. Tomatoes