How long does a viral infection last

How long a viral infection lasts depends on the virus and the severity of the infection as well as what you are doing to help it. With lots of rest and fluids a virus like the flu can be gone in a few days but if you don’t take care of your…

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1st of all, if the docs gave you an antibiotic then they think you have a bacterial infection, not a viral infection. You need to take ALL the antibiotics. It is very bad for you, and everyone for that matter, to not finish all the antibiot…

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Most viral infections will shift along after about two weeks, but some of the types that cause inner ear infections can hang in there for quite some time. Unfortunately viral labrynthitis can take a month or more sometimes to clear on it’s …

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How long does a viral infection last???

Q: I have a viral infection, they think it mite be hepatitis A (food poisoning). Ive been sick since the 10th of dec. Ive been to the Dr. a few times, all they can do is treat the symptoms, headaches, nausea, etc. How long should this last? I can barely take it anymore, it sucks!

A: Yeah, yick…. generally 2-4 wks! If you’re having that strong of symptoms revisit your doctor or visit another doctor!

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Q: My 9 yr old became sick on Christmas day. He had a fever of 103 (no reason to panic in itself, his fevers are always high, but easily controlled with ibuprofen & lukewarm showers), and a headache & sore throat. No coughing, no runny nose. I took him to his Doctor, and she said it was a virus. Well….it’s Jan 5th now, and he still has the headache & fever (100 day, 102 at night). I called the Dr. today, but the office never got back to me.

A: Viral infections may be short-lived or last a while. Too many factors to say for sure as it’s different for everyone every time.The best way to reduce the discomfort of sore throat is to take pain meds like Tylenol or Advil (acetominofen or Ibuprofen). Warm beverages and soups are also soothing to the throat.Gargling with warm salt water is effective at soothing and also for helping to reduce the viral infection. Good oral hygiene when you are sick is also good — brushing your teeth and using antiseptic mouthwash (like Listerine brand) are helpful to reduce the level of viruses in your mouth.There are also tons of products such as throat lozenges and throat sprays that are soothing. For lozenges, I have found that the most effective active ingredient is:hexylresorcinolBut there are not very many products that have it. Instead you will probably be able to find products containing other active ingredients. The brand Cepacol is generally the most effective lozenges available (in the USA). Here is their website:http://www.cepacol.com/pharmacist.asp…

how long does a viral infection usually last?

Q: i went to the doctors bc i have these little red bumps in the back of my throat and swollen glands he told me i have a viral infection that was about it and i didnt get any antibiotics is this bad? what do i do?

A: It depends on the virus. Some viral infections will clear up in a few days, others will never clear up (ie HIV). The reason the doctor didn’t give antibiotics is because they are ineffective against viruses. They only work on bacteria. What you do is wait to see if the infection will clear up. Otherwise you treat the symptoms. Drinks lot of fluids and take Tylenol for fever. That’s about all that you can do.