Putting this here for quick replies

[puds11isNAUGHTYnotNAICE]

I've just come back from a tropical country and am feeling quite feverish and sick.

Is is normal to experience this after such a trip?

Thank you

[Mabelface]

Go to the doctor.

[CajaDeLaMemoria]

No, not overly normal.

Can be the sign of a lot of illnesses, so get it checked out ASAP. Better to be safe than sorry!

[puds11isNAUGHTYnotNAICE]

I've called and they cannot see me until monday. I'm just wondering how urgent it is.

[Mabelface]

I would class it as an emergency with the GP.

[puds11isNAUGHTYnotNAICE]

I explained where i had been and they didn't seen bothered. I spoke to a receptionist though, not a doctor.

[ilovechips]

You should speak to someone medically trained so they can take a decent history and they can then make the decision as to whether it's urgent or not - it's a faff but try NHS dire t or 111 if GP can't see you.

[GirlWiththeLionHeart]

Did you need vaccinations?

[Iseeall]

If you made it quite clear to your gps surgery that you have just got back from a tropical country then see the doctor on Monday.

However from now until then, if your symptoms worsen, I would go directly to a&e.

[puds11isNAUGHTYnotNAICE]

I had all the relevant shots and took antimalarials, but its not 100%

[LadyBryan]

It depends where you went and whether there is a risk of communicable diseases.

I think I'd be ringing the surgery for further advice

[grumpyoldbat]

Could be something simple but I wouldn't take the chance in case treatment is needed. If your GP really refuses to see you then I'd go to OOH later and tell them why.

[mrsjay]

go to the dogs you may just have a at home cold but do go just in case

[grumpyoldbat]

Meant to say hope you're feeling better soon.

[mrsjay]

docs* not the dogs why would i tell you that

[MamaMumra]

Don't speak to the receptionist. Insist on speaking to a doctor - always get checked out if you have a fever / shivers and have returned from a malarial zone.

[scaevola]

No. We're you in a malarial area? If so emergency appointment and say where you've been travelling. Actually, it might be worth doing that regardless.

[scaevola]

Or try ringing the Hospital for Tropical Diseases for advice.

[puds11isNAUGHTYnotNAICE]

Thank you so much for the advice. I think I will insist on some blood tests.