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- Dry, painful cough
- Fever with chills and shivering
- Headache that is worse from movement
Overview
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that causes a distinctive red rash, fever, and other symptoms. It can lead to serious complications if not properly managed.
Remedies often used
The right one depends on your exact symptoms, not just the name of the problem. The Remedy Finder compares them for you.
Dry, ringing, violent, spasmodic cough
- Desire for warm drinks
- Increased thirst
- Loss of appetite
Profuse watering eyes (excessive tearing)
- Profuse, bland nasal discharge
- Excessive tearing
- Mild fever
Drowsiness and indifference
- Puffy, flushed face
- Slow, soft pulse
- Lack of thirst
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Drosera rotundifoliaSpasmodic cough with gagging and vomitingApis mellificaMeningitis due to suppression of measles with an encephalic cryKalium bichromicumThick, stringy, viscid mucus dischargeMalandrinumRash of vesicles and pimplesEuphrasia officinalisProfuse, acrid tearing and bland nasal dischargeArsenicum albumUnquenchable thirst for small amounts of waterAilanthus glandulosaSudden recession of measles rash
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Get the appSee a doctor if
- Seek immediate medical attention if the person experiences difficulty breathing, persistent vomiting, or signs of dehydration.
- Consult a healthcare provider if the rash does not appear within a few days of the first symptoms or if the fever lasts more than a week.
- Seek medical care if the person experiences severe complications, such as pneumonia, encephalitis, or ear infections.
Everyday tips
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, such as water, broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks.
- Get plenty of rest and avoid strenuous activity until the fever and rash have subsided.
- Use over-the-counter medications, as directed by a healthcare provider, to manage fever, pain, and discomfort.
- Avoid contact with others to prevent the spread of the virus.
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