Anonymous

4 years

Having flu for long period of time and sore throat

hello doctor… im having flu for a long period… sore throat n coughing… no fever… body pain n tiredness… few day ago keep having headache… should i go to nearest clinic during this pandemic covid… or i can just simply take medicine from pharmacy

Dr Ramzdhan,

4 years

Hi and thank you for asking us

Through the question and statement you gave on the above section, I completely understand your concern over this matter. For your information you can go to the nearest clinic to get treated.

You are encouraged to answer the quiz on Risk Assessment for COVID-19 to evaluate your health status in regards to this disease if you have visited any places with high cases of covid or any recent contact with a covid case. After completing this quiz, you will be classified into several categories. Symptoms of COVID-19 can be divided into these categories based on WHO.

Most common symptoms:

  • fever
  • dry cough
  • tiredness

Less common symptoms:

  • aches and pains
  • sore throat
  • diarrhoea
  • conjunctivitis
  • headache
  • loss of taste or smell
  • a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes

Serious symptoms:

  • difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • chest pain or pressure
  • loss of speech or movement

Boost your immune system with a balanced diet and good nutrition.

If your symptoms worsens then it is best for you to the clinic. TIf you have any more enquiries, you can click on the link (DoctorOnCall) and speak to our doctors in private and get the consultation you need on the phone. Thank you.

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