i have had a respiratory ailment for a week. most symptoms are gone except a cough, fever that returns at night, lethargy. when is this going away?!

Question

Can you have the flu, without any cold, cough, or congestion symptoms? I have chills, fever, listlessness, no energy. It started with vomiting, but none since.

Answer 1

Duration of cold?: Usually the recovery from an upper respiratory viral infection will take from 1-3 weeks depending on the virus, its virulence and the underlying constitution of the individual. Most folks recover in 10- 15 days. The persistent fever could indicate a deeper problem. You may want to address that with a doctor.

Answer 2

See your family doc: Respiratory ailments that persist, and especially if associated with a fever may be sign of a "walking pneumonia". See your physician.

Answer 3

Yes if not improved: If you are still hurting without any real improvement or if it is feeling worse, then a MRI would be indicated unless the pain is mild and not affecting your life.

Answer 4

Whiplash: Unfortunately whiplash syndrome is difficult to treat and diagnose for that matter. I would get a cervical mri, but remember that the findings on MRI may or may not correlate with your symptoms.

Answer 5

Generally not: Most respiratory infections are caused by viruses and should not be treated with antibiotics. Vibramycin (doxycycline) will treat some bacterial infections.

Answer 6

AURI: Auri is respiratory tract infection and bronchitis, elevation of liver enzymes and functions involve the GI tract or system.

Answer 7

Back off: Jeff - please find yourself a good doctor to talk to face to face. Do not keep sending the same questions. Set your mind at ease and resolve your conflicts. That will be the only way to resolve your concerns!

Answer 8

Not sure: I cannot say with any semblance of surety that what type of seizure, u had. Please consult your neurologist. Thanks.

Answer 9

Only if job injury: A claim can be filed if there was a job related injury as the source of your back pain. You ahould check with your state's worker compensation board or an attorney who specializes in this area for further information about such a claim.

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