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I have been experiencing overwhelming fatigue. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old male. I have not been feeling well for the past three days, and I am getting more and more worried. I have been experiencing overwhelming fatigue and aches all over my body, and I just cannot shake it off. I also have a persistent cough and a high fever that just do ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on your symptoms, it sounds like you may have flu or another viral infection. Unfortunately, viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics, as antibiotics only work against bacterial infections. However, there are some things you ca... Read Full »
My husband has shivering and profuse sweating at night. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband was in a below-freezing weather all weekend, day and night, for military training. Nine of the men he was with went to the hospital for various cold weather injuries. Since coming home, he has been suffering from what seems like a cold in the daytime, but at night, he has extr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you are describing sounds like the starting stages of a respiratory tract infection (RTI). Viral respiratory tract infections, especially influenza, are more common during colder periods of the year and have a high incidence in military settings. Virus or bacterial o... Read Full »
I have a runny nose, sore throat, and fever. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am suffering from running nose, sore throat, body pain and fever since yesterday. Kindly suggest some medicine for relief. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have influenza or the common cold. Since it is viral, it will run its course. However, you can take some medications for symptomatic relief. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care. Regards. Read Full »
I have breathing difficulty and other issues. Is it COVID?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 28-year-old male suspecting a COVID infection, so I isolated myself. I use masks and got two vaccinations. I have fatigue, dry cough, fever and breathing difficulty since morning. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms indicates influenza. COVID (coronavirus disease) could happen in vaccinated individuals as well but are often less severe and can be treated. Follow the below steps; 1. Take complete blood count, C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (... Read Full »
What is the difference between COVID-19 and other influenza-like illness?
Query: Hi doctor,I have sneezing with nasal discharge. How to manage influenza-like illness? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. According to the statement, you are suffering from sneezing, nasal drooling, or mouth breathing. You need to know about the treatment protocol for influenza-like illness (ILI). The signs and symptoms are fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, body... Read Full »
Can I safely get the flu shot despite having many health issues?
Query: Hello doctor, I am thinking about getting the flu shot this year. I am wondering, with my health history, if it is a good move? I have been diabetic and hypertensive for a while, both under control with daily medication. I am a 55-year-old man. Can you explain how this vaccine helps against the flu ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi doctor, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. If flu cases are increasing in your town, there is a chance that you might get the infection. First of all, I would suggest you protect yourself from infected people. The flu can be spread through... Read Full »
I am feeling weak and low in energy. Please help.
Query: Hello, I am a 34-year-old female. I have been feeling terrible lately, and I am really scared. I am feeling weak and with low energy. I am worried it might be something serious, like a virus or even influenza. I cannot afford to be sick right now, and I do not know what to do. Is there any medicine ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear that you are feeling unwell. Here is some information that may help: 1) Viruses and influenza: viruses and influenza are common causes of weakness and fatigue, especially during the winter months. Symptoms of viruses and influenza may include feve... Read Full »
I would like to know about the drug Oseltamivir. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have heard about Oseltamivir and its use as an antiviral drug, especially in treating influenza A virus. Can you provide information on how Oseltamivir works and its effectiveness against influenza A? Additionally, is it available at all pharmacies, and are there considerations or precau... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. Oseltamivir inhibits the growth of influenza viruses by inhibiting neuraminidase enzymes of the virus, and by doing so, the drug stops the release of influenza virus from cells and prevents this virus from cr... Read Full »
Kindly give some insights on Norovirus infection.
Query: Hello, How does the extremely contagious Norovirus affect human health differently from other viruses? What are the main characteristics, modes of transmission, symptoms, and preventive measures related to this virus that is known to cause gastroenteritis outbreaks? Kindly suggest. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes acute gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines). Here are some characteristics, modes of transmission, symptoms, and preventive measures related to Norovirus: Characteristics: Norovirus is a small ... Read Full »
Could my fever, body ache, and cough be due to the H1N2 virus?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing severe discomfort recently, including a persistent cough, body aches, and a high fever that is not going away. I did some research on the internet and found out about this H1N2 influenza virus, and now I am terrified that is what I might have. I have never felt... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. The H1N2 (influenza A virus subtype) influenza virus is a type of flu virus that can cause respiratory illness in people of all ages. Symptoms of H1N2 flu may include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy n... Read Full »