It started on friday with a general feeling of fatigue, i figured it was stress and took a nap but i would up with chiles and i didnt want to move. It was like that for the rest of the weekend and sunday night my throat was pretty scratchy and i had a 101 fever. I didn't go to class on monday and tried to rest but my fever went up to 102 and i had a deep cough and it started to hurt my chest. Today i went back to class but my fever now is still 102 but it got a little higher from before and closer to 103. The cough is getting worse and coming more frequently. My throat is pretty soar from all the coughing and i'm beginning to get a headache from it too. I was going to go to class in the morning but im pretty exausted. Should i just wait it out tonight and go?
2007-03-13 14:21:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I'm 19 if that helps. the cough is non-productive but very deep and my fever has been 102.6 for the past two days now. Maybe you can tell me what i have without me having to go to the doctor
2007-03-13 16:47:50 · update #1
If you haven't done so already, take an aspirin or two extra strength Tylenol at least every 4 hours and see if that doesn't bring your fever down. Drink lots of tea - lemon or chamomile with honey - and clear soups as well. Usually these steps bring initial symptoms of a viral infection like the flu down significantly and then its just a matter of waiting another few days to be completely cured. However, if you have been taking over the counter medication as described above and your fever is getting worse, then you may be dealing with a bacterial infection such as bronchitis or pneumonia that will require an antibiotic (is your cough productive? i.e. are you coughing up clear or yellowish stuff?). Anyway, given that it's already been two days with no relief and even a slight worsening in symptoms, I think it's time that you seriously consider visiting your doctor or an after hours clinic. Hope you feel better soon!
2007-03-13 14:43:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have the flu and should rest and stay well hydrated. If you experience symptoms like severe headache, abdominal pain, or anything beyond what you are having now you have to go see a doctor.This should also get better within a couple of days, or again go see the MD. Your body is talking to yo9u, it needs to rest.
2007-03-13 21:27:18 · answer #2 · answered by lichralp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somethings up for sure, if you think you can wait over night, ok but once your temperature is over 103% you must go to the hospital. To be on the safe side PLEASE call them and explain r condition u may have to go right away! I don't know r
age and e'd a girl who's Mother had a stroke at 55yrs and didn't even know it just that her face was numb & along one side, and I just turned 50 in Feb. Call tthe hospital ok please.
Thank you,
Summer
2007-03-13 21:59:33 · answer #3 · answered by Diana D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it could have started as a virus and become a secondary bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract.
It could also be mild pneumonia. Get it checked sooner than later.
2007-03-13 21:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are contagious if you have a fever...dont go to class!
you may have strep throat or the flu. if it is strep you need anibiotics. go to the dr.
2007-03-13 21:29:52 · answer #5 · answered by R L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋