Cold symptoms and when to see a doctor in Elizabeth, NJ. Same-week sick visits available.
The common cold is one of the most frequent reasons people visit a primary care doctor, and most cases resolve on their own with rest and fluids. Advanced General Medicine sees patients in Elizabeth, NJ for cold symptoms that linger, worsen, or come with complications.
A common cold typically causes a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, sneezing, mild body aches, and low-grade fatigue, usually without a high fever.
Most colds don't require a doctor visit, but you should be seen if symptoms last more than 10 days, you develop a high fever, ear pain, sinus pain, or shortness of breath, or if you have an underlying condition like asthma or diabetes.
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