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When you develop a viral disease, how can you help your body to get rid of the disease?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depends on the DZ.: For instance - if you had a wart caused by a virus that would be different from getting a cold or a gastrointestinal infection. Treat symptomatically. Hydrate, rest. Sometimes antiviral medications are prescribed.

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/23/2017

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