Dr. Abhishek Gupta
A community for understanding infections, fever, and common illnesses, with helpful insights on symptoms, prevention, treatment, recovery, and staying healthy.
Infections & Fever
Posted By Dr. Abhishek Gupta•23d ago
A normal temperature of a human body is often around 98.6°F (37°C), but it does not have to be exactly 98.6°F. For many healthy adults, temperature can normally be somewhat higher...Read More
Posted By Dr. Abhishek Gupta•29d ago
A COVID-19 test does not have a set number of days during which the result is “valid.” It tells you whether the virus was present when you took the test; therefore, a negative resu...Read More
Yes, you can drink coconut water when you have a fever, and it can help you stay hydrated. However, if you have a 103°F (39.4°C) fever, especially when accompanied by cough and sor...Read More
Yes, you can generally drink coconut water when you have a fever. It can help with hydration, especially if you are not eating or drinking much. However, coconut water does not tre...Read More
Posted By Dr. Abhishek Gupta•44d ago
Yes, TB is completely curable with proper treatment. Doctors prescribe a combination of antibiotics for 6 months or longer. You must take every dose on time without skipping, even...Read More
Posted By Dr. Abhishek Gupta•48d ago
Rat bites are very unlikely to cause rabies, since rodents like rats and mice are rarely found to carry the rabies virus, unlike dogs, cats, or bats. However, rat bites can still c...Read More
Yes, dengue fever can be dangerous, especially if it progresses to severe dengue, which affects platelet count and can cause internal bleeding or organ damage. Most cases are mild,...Read More