HiI have felt not right for a week now...sore throat, headaches, fever, feeling sick, dizzy and upper stomachpain, loss of appetite.  I wen to my doctors and was prescribed antibiotics for the throat and advised I have a viral infection however I seem to feeling worse not better? I took a pregnancy test to rule that out and it came back negativeCan you help?? Many thanks
Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. I have read your description and understand your concern. The symptoms what you have been describing appears that you have been down with upper respiratory tract infection caused by virus. Generally, viral infections are self-limiting and needs supportive care. Kindly do the following to overcome them. 1. Do salt water gargling with warm water thrice a day. 2. Use steam inhalation to liquefy the mucous for easy Chat Doctor.  3. Take mucolytic-decongestant medications in the form of syrup containing Ambrosia/Bromine, Guaifenesin and Chlorpheniramine male ate as ingredients. 4. In case you feel feverish and body aches, you need to take Tablet. Paracetamol with Ibuprofen combination after food. 5. Complete the course of prescribed antibiotics. 6. Take medicated lozenges for throat smoothening effect when necessary. Strictly avoid consumption of cold items like cold