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Corona virus positive for 62yrs old
My uncle tested covid positive he is 62yrs old.he is having only body pains not much light body pains.no other symptoms. they said home qurantine is enought.they didn't given any medicine.any medicine required. he is always telling he is having body pains anyy medicine pls suggest
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Mumbai
Since he is elderly person you have to be little cautious... Keep monitoring his temperature and oxygen level 6th hourly once.. he can take dolo 650 for fever and pain.. plenty of fluids.. healthy diet,if oxygen level less than 93% u have to inform health department..
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Dr. Raghav Sharma
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bhopal
Patient is old age so u shoud be exta cautious
Check spo2 atleast 3 times a day
Take sips of luke warm water hourly
Steam inhalation twice a day
Multivitamins and mild anti inflammatory drugs can be given
Symptomatic care is to be given
Any underlying metabolic diseases should be managed thoroughly
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for proper management and drug advice consult
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation
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take online consultation for further treatment
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Dr. Ganapathi S Kini
Gastroenterologist
19 yrs exp
Thane
Please keep an watch on his oxygen saturation with the help of pulse oximeter, every 6 hourly minimum.
If saturation falls below <93% on room air, then he need to see a nearest physician.
Be careful as the elderly patient are more likely to deteriorate, so please keep a watch.
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Dr. Kavya Somesh
Consultant Physician
11 yrs exp
Chennai
Home quarantine will do . If he develops any breathing difficulty he might need hospitalization
Next Steps
hydrate well
take paracetamol 500 mg tablet 1-0-1 for body pain
monitor oxygen saturation if pulse oximeter is available
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if saturation drops below 90 advised for immediate consultation
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