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Question #17757
257 days ago
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sore throat for the past 5 days

otgoo

Hello doctor, i have been experiencing the following symtomps: sore throat for the past 2 days, headache that gets worse when i swallow, mild fever(37.5-38), slight fatigue, no cough, no known allergies, no rec

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Hello dear See due to advent of winters there is climate change. It seems you are having probably influenza or Viral fever Iam suggesting some medication and precautions. Please follow them for atleast a week Tablet augmentin 625 mg ( erythromycin 600 mg bd / Azithromycin 500 mg in case of allergy) twice a day for 5 days Tablet paracetamol 500 mg 6 hourly accordingly Cold clothing application on head and feet Warm saline rinses 6 hourly a day for 5 days Setupladi chooran onca a day in honey for 1 week Ginger honey combination solution twice daily for 5 days In case of no improvement in 1 week consult ent surgeon in person for better clarity Hopefully you recover soon Regards

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Tab Clavam 625 1 tab thrice daily after meal for 5 days Tab paracetamol 650 1 tab twice daily after meal for 3 days Tab montair LC 1 tab at bedtime for 5 days Povidone Iodine garlgle Twice daily

Take these medicines if your above 14 years . Kindly mention your age and gender .

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Hello Otgoo By going through your history and evaluation of your health status I must say that you are having pharyngitis. I am suggesting you following treatment as follows-

Rx- Rx- Cap Pantop dsr - empty stomach before breakfast Tab Amoxicillin 625 mg - one in morning, one at night Tab Montac lc - once at night Tab Paracetamol 500mg - one in morning, one at night Mouth gargle - Chlorhexidine ( gargle two time a day )

Thank you

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Hello otgoo,

Don’t worry, You will gett well soon🤝

Rx: Tab. Montek LC 0-0-1 after food for 5 days Dolo 650 1-1-1 if you have temperature/ pain

👍Do saline gargle 👍Do steam inhalation 👍Drink plenty of water 👍take good rest

These are mandatory 🛑

If cough started or high fever symptoms started , please take antibiotics and cough syrup Tab Moxclav 625 mg 1-0-1 for 5 days after food Syp.Ambroxol 10ml thrice a day (All these IF YOU ARE AN ADULT )

I trust this helps Thank you

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Hi Dear Otgoo, I can understand your concern Sore throat with fatigue and headache since 2 days can be Acute Pharyngitis With your history of no allergies kindly consider the below prescription for betterment TAB LEVOFLOX 500mg 1-0-0 for 5 days after food SRYUP MUCAINE GEL 10ml-0-10ml after food for 5 days TAB COMBIFLAM 1 SOS BETADINE GARGLES If symptoms persist kindly visit a nearby ENT Surgeon Take care

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Hello otgoo According to your history its seems like acute pharyngitis Which likely due to viral infection And it’s irritating throat which cause headache also
Don’t take unnecessary medication like antibiotics Kindly follow my advice Tab azithral 500mg once a day for 3 days Tab naxodom dsr once a day Tab montelukast L once a day going to bed time Tab oxivik 1 od for immunity buildup so next time it will not happened Drink warm water Steam and steam inhalation Stay hydrated Thank me later

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In this situation, many cases of sore throat are caused by viral infections and often resolve on their own within a week to 10 days. It’s positive that you reported no cough, as this can sometimes differentiate between typical viral and bacterial causes. A simple viral pharyngitis might lead to symptoms like headache, mild fever, and fatigue as you’ve described. You can manage these symptoms with plenty of fluids, rest, and over-the-counter remedies like acetaminophen or ibuprofen for the headache and mild fever. It’s also helpful to keep the air humidified and to use throat lozenges or warm salt water gargles to soothe the throat discomfort. However, since the sore throat has persisted for 5 days now, it is essential to consider other less common causes or complications. If the sore throat is exarcerbated by swallowing with persistent fever or if white patches develop on your tonsils, these could be signs of a bacterial infection like streptococcal pharyngitis, which might require assessment and potentially antibiotics. Other warning signs include swollen glands, rash, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or a fever lasting more than 72 hours. In such cases, I’d recommend visiting a healthcare provider for a throat swab and further evaluation, particularly if there’s no improvement by the end of a week. While uncommon, conditions such as mononucleosis or less typical bacterial infections may also present with similar symptoms and should be ruled out if indicated. Remember, addressing the exact underlying cause is important, so seek medical attention if symptoms persist or worsen despite supportive care.

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