“Am I sick?”
I'm going to tell you how I feel right now and hopefully, you can tell me what's wrong. I am nauseous, I have had a headache often in the last 2 weeks. I have had a couple of bouts of diarrhea. A little bit of shortness of breath. And for the last 2 days, my throat is severely sore
Female | 44 years old
2 Answers
If you have shortness of breath and a sore throat, especially with a fever, it is best to consider it could be coronavirus. Depending on where you live and how sick you are, self-quarantine for 14 days (New York City), or see a teledoctor, visit an Urgent Care or Emergency Room. It all depends on where you live and how sick you are. If you have difficulty breathing or blue lips or anything concerning, call 911.
You are not well and your symptoms merit an evaluation. You did not need to go to the ER, however, you should go to see your physician, family doctor, or local clinic for further evaluation to include a physical exam and a throat culture, at the very least.
William Z. Cohen, M.D., FAAFP
William Z. Cohen, M.D., FAAFP
