Feeling quite tired and have a runny nose, but my temperature is perfectly normal. My doctor said it might be a viral infection. Is it possible to have one without any fever?
7 months ago
My mother always makes warm pepper rasam whenever we have a cold without fever, which helps comfort the throat. However, if your fatigue or cough persists for more than three days, you should definitely trust a doctor's advice and get evaluated.
7 months ago
Yes, many times a cold or mild viral infection doesn't cause a fever, only body aches and congestion. A simple workable solution is to gargle with warm salt water twice a day and take steam inhalation to clear your throat.
7 months ago
I completely understand how confusing it is when you feel sick and exhausted but the thermometer shows normal. It makes you double-guess your own symptoms. Please rest and don't worry, a viral infection can definitely present without a fever.
7 months ago
I once ignored a severe sore throat and fatigue just because I didn't have a fever, and it turned into a bad secondary lung infection that took weeks to cure. Please go to a doctor and get checked early instead of waiting for a temperature spike.
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7 months ago
Yes, a viral infection can absolutely happen without a fever, especially if your immunity is managing it quietly. Just make sure to rest well and stay hydrated.
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