I have a sore throat, headache, extremely tired, fever for 72 hours. Should I go and see a doctor?

29-year-old woman5 years ago

I took Advil for the first 24 hours for the fever and syrup.

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Alexandre Chagnon · 5 years ago

Hello Ma'am,

In order to answer your question adequately, I need to know two things:

Have you had a fever continuously for the past 3 days?
On page 2 of the following document, what is your score?

29-year-old woman · 5 years ago

I have had a fever nonstop since Tuesday night.

my score is 3

Alexandre Chagnon · 5 years ago

In such a case, it is indeed best to go see a doctor. You are probably covering an infection that will require antibiotics.

Good evening,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

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