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  • Male
  • 18 Years
  • 23/01/2025

I'm a bit concerned because when I place my hand on my chest, I can't feel my heartbeat. However, I can easily feel my pulse in the veins of my hand when I'm sitting quietly. Is this something normal, or should I be worried?

Doctor 1

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Viral fever concerns:

Common symptoms:

  1. Fever
  2. Chills
  3. Headache
  4. Fatigue
  5. Body aches
  6. Sore throat

Not all viral infections have:

  1. Running nose
  2. Cough

Your experience:

  1. Fever
  2. Chills
  3. Sweating (paracetamol-related)
  4. Normal blood tests

Doctor's concerns:

  1. Platelet count monitoring (potential viral-related thrombocytopenia)
  2. Ruling out other conditions (e.g., dengue, malaria)

Follow-up:

  1. Return to the hospital in 2 days for platelet count check
  2. Monitor symptoms:
  • Fever persistence
  • Severe headache
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Abdominal pain

General advice:

  1. Stay hydrated
  2. Rest
  3. Paracetamol or doctor-recommended medication for fever management

Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...

Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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