how many days viral fever last - #17600
I am really confused about this viral fever I’ve got. It started about 5 days ago, just out of nowhere. One minute, I was doing fine, then bam! High fever, chills, and this awful headache—couldn’t sleep at all! I was thinking, how many days does viral fever last anyway? My friend said it usually goes away in a week, but I don’t know if that’s true or just wishful thinking. The fever spikes up and down, and sometimes I feel okay for a few hours before it hits me again. I also have this annoying cough that comes and goes, really irritating! The doctor just told me to rest and drink lots of fluids, no actual meds since it’s viral, but I feel like I need more info. I read online (you know how that goes) that some viral fevers can drag on for 10 days or more. Ugh, that’s scary! How can I tell if it's normal or if I need to go back to the doctor or even to the hospital? Seriously, how many days viral fever last before I need to start worrying? I just want to feel like myself again!
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