Karan Singhania Karan Singhania Asked 5 months ago

Can u have fever with cold?

My throat is scratchy and I have a runny nose, basically a full-blown cold. But I also feel quite warm and tired. Can you get a fever when you have a common cold, or does that usually mean something more serious?

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Jagdish Chandra Jagdish Chandra Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, it is very common to get a mild fever along with a bad cold. Just make sure you monitor your blood pressure if you take any over-the-counter decongestants, as some of those can spike your BP levels suddenly.

Abhishek Roy Abhishek Roy Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Don't listen to people online telling you to drink random herbal decoctions for a fever and cold. A mild fever is just your body fighting the virus, but if it crosses 101 degrees or lasts more than three days, go see a real doctor.

Shalini Nair Shalini Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, catching a cold with a fever always ruins my work week. My advice is to take a day off immediately, rest, and hydrate instead of dragging yourself to the office. Trying to push through it only makes the recovery take twice as long.

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Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

A cold with a fever is just nature's way of telling me I'm getting old and need to stop acting like a teenager. Grab a blanket, put on a comedy movie, and let your body do its slow-motion drama for a couple of days.

Ipshita Gupta Ipshita Gupta Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I was actually just reading up on this because I have a blocked nose and a mild temperature today. Apparently, a fever is super common with viral infections like flu or cold, but it shouldn't last very long. Hope you feel better soon!

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Ramesh Solanki Ramesh Solanki Joined May 2026 5 months ago

A basic viral cold and fever usually goes away in 3-4 days with simple rest and generic paracetamol, which costs almost nothing. Don't rush to get expensive blood tests or antibiotic prescriptions on day one unless the doctor specifically asks for it.

Sujata Vyas Sujata Vyas Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

When you have a fever and cold, your digestion gets very weak. I highly recommend sticking to light, warm vegetarian meals like simple moong dal khichdi with a bit of ghee. Avoid heavy fried food and dairy, as they can make you feel more congested.

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