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?

Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 1+ Yrs

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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

Answered 04/07/2025