Patient's question:
I am 53 years old. A few days ago, I caught a cold and fever after drinking very cold water outside the shopping mall, and it hasn't improved yet. Every afternoon, I have high fever accompanied by right ear pain, which has lasted for 4 days now. There are no symptoms like a runny nose or sore throat.Previous treatment and effectiveness:
- Took Amoxicillin and White Collar Black Collar cold medicine.
- Also endured hot water foot baths every day and used an electric heating pad to reduce swelling.
Kind of help needed:
Hello, what exactly is this illness?
Doctor's answer:
According to the symptoms caused by fever, you can take common fever-reducing medications such as compound paracetamol and amantadine orally. If there are signs of bacterial infection, such as yellow sputum, you can also take antibiotics such as amoxicillin. Suggestions: Appropriately coordinate the use of other medications, pay attention to drinking more water and avoid spicy and cold foods. During treatment, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, drink more water, avoid spicy and irritating foods and high-calorie snacks, and pay attention to rest.