Question 1

hi, i am living with a person who tested positive for covid i have waited 5 days to show symptoms - i would like to take a test so i can go back to work its urgent.

Accepted Answer

COVID 19 testing: In South Africa- one consults with a medical provider who will determine need for COVID 19 testing.  Consult your local primary care provider or you can use telemedicine for individual consultations. There are a number of free apps you can use to look at your risk.

Question 2

girlfriend has coronavirus. with bad symptoms. its 7 days since she started symptoms, and last time i saw her. i still dont feel symptoms. how much longer am i in the zone of possibly starting symptoms from close exposure?

Accepted Answer

Quarantine: You should be in self quarantine as it might take another week for you to develop symptoms. As soon as spiking fever, having a sore throat or cough- test. Do not travel, nor visit medical facilities.

Question 3

good day
i was recently in contact with someone that tested positive for covid-19. 
its been 4 days since and the person informed yesterday of being tested positive. i do not have any symptoms but would like a referral letter for testing,?

Accepted Answer

Get local referral: For many testing sites you can self refer for testing. Give the site a call as you may need an appointment time for your test. If requiring referrals, then call your own doctor or call local Health Department for testing referral.  In the meantime,  quarantine yourself until results are available.  Drink plenty of fluids, rest and best of luck for you.

Question 4

should i go for a covid test after being exposed to someone that had contact with a positive person? i have no symptoms and its been 7 days since.

Accepted Answer

Stay at home: Secondary exposure is much lower risk that direct contact - continue to isolate/quarantine for 10-14 days, if no symptoms you are ok. No reason to check for COVID if you are asymptomatic, just make sure you have the proper time of isolation to be safe

Question 5

i drank one bottle of wine on 5-6 days/week for 1 year and stopped. its been 3 full days, no w/d symptoms. possible there wont be any withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol withdrawl: 
https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+topics/substance+misuse+and+dependence/substance+withdrawal+management/alcohol+withdrawal+management

72 hours is from alcohol blood level of 0.  At this point is very possible but  would be vigilant and contact MD now for medication just in case agitation / tremulousness begins.

Question 6

ive broken out in hives for the first time in my life. its happened 4 times in 3 days. ive had no other symptoms. what could be the possible cause?

Accepted Answer

See PCP soonest: Probably eating, drinking or coming in contact with something your body is allergic to. Best to see your PCP soonest for a proper Diagnosis and management.

Question 7

last question promise! if i cant have hiv symptoms in lieu of a negative test at 32 days post exposure whats the chances of it turning positive after 32 days and symptoms starting?

Accepted Answer

: Zero.

Question 8

good day, 
i would like to know if i should been concerned if i have no taste or smell? i know its one of the symptoms but its the only one that i have. its been 5 days , should i get tested for corona?

Accepted Answer

Self isolate/test: This is one characteristic feature among some patients with COVID 19 infection. The infection actually may be associated with no or few symptoms. Rest, drink fluids and self isolate. Treat any fever with Tylenol rather than Motrin or NSAIDS, and watch for signs of respiratory difficulty, cough, distress. If these occur, please notify your physician.

Question 9

good afternoon ,
i left south africa on the 27th of march and travelled to zambia to be with family.
i was tested for covid19 a day after i arrived , i did test negative.. its been a few days and my symptoms have worsened..

Accepted Answer

Flu like symptoms: If you are experiencing flu like symptoms, please stay home and arrange a flu and COVID 19 screening test. The test may convert from negative to positive, depending on when the testing was completed during the course of the illness. Watch for signs of fever, cough and worsening shortness of breath.

Question 10

can appendicitis symptoms be mild for several days?

Accepted Answer

Appendicitis: Yes, sometimes the onset is slow. Pain can be the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, sometimes with nausea or fever. See a doctor immediately.

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Hi, i am living with a person who tested positive for covid i have waited 5 days to show symptoms - i would like to take a test so i can go back to work its urgent.

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Girlfriend has coronavirus. with bad symptoms. its 7 days since she started symptoms, and last time i saw her. i still dont feel symptoms. how much longer am i in the zone of possibly starting symptoms from close exposure?

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Good day i was recently in contact with someone that tested positive for covid-19. its been 4 days since and the person informed yesterday of being tested positive. i do not have any symptoms but would like a referral letter for testing,?

A member asked:

Should i go for a covid test after being exposed to someone that had contact with a positive person? i have no symptoms and its been 7 days since.

A member asked:

I drank one bottle of wine on 5-6 days/week for 1 year and stopped. its been 3 full days, no w/d symptoms. possible there wont be any withdrawal?

A member asked:

Ive broken out in hives for the first time in my life. its happened 4 times in 3 days. ive had no other symptoms. what could be the possible cause?

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Last question promise! if i cant have hiv symptoms in lieu of a negative test at 32 days post exposure whats the chances of it turning positive after 32 days and symptoms starting?

A member asked:

Good day, i would like to know if i should been concerned if i have no taste or smell? i know its one of the symptoms but its the only one that i have. its been 5 days , should i get tested for corona?

A member asked:

Good afternoon , i left south africa on the 27th of march and travelled to zambia to be with family. i was tested for covid19 a day after i arrived , i did test negative.. its been a few days and my symptoms have worsened..

A member asked:

Can appendicitis symptoms be mild for several days?

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