Do you run a fever with covid?
I've been feeling a bit off lately, and took a COVID test which came back positive. I have a cough and body ache but my temperature is normal. Do you always run a fever with COVID, or can it be mild without one?
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4 months ago
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I have been feeling a bit warm since morning and have a dry cough. Is a high fever always guaranteed with covid, or can you have it with just a very mild temperature?
4 months ago
Yes, a fever is the body's natural response to the virus. I recommend eating light, warm vegetable soups and steamed food to keep your digestion easy while fighting the infection. Always consult a doctor for proper diagnosis.
4 months ago
When my kids got covid, they both ran a high fever for the first two days along with body pain. We kept them isolated, gave them warm water, and monitored their oxygen levels with a pulse oximeter. Please consult your pediatrician if your child's fever is high.
4 months ago
Yes, fever is very common. Before rushing to an expensive private hospital, buy a basic paracetamol strip and a home antigen kit from a local chemist for under 300 rupees. If the home test is positive and fever stays high, then consult a doctor.
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4 months ago
My grandmother insisted on giving me herbal kashayam for my covid fever, which was soothing. However, we must trust medical science for this, so I also took the regular paracetamol prescribed by our doctor. Please get tested if you have a fever.
4 months ago
Oh yes, the fever hits you and completely kills your taste buds, which was the absolute worst part for me! Even if you can't taste anything, keep eating simple dal-rice to keep your strength up. Do get a doctor to check you out.