Hello
Nothing to worry
Rx
Tab Paracetamol 500 mg - 6 hourly if pain or temperature Tab Montek lc - once a day at night for 3 days 🛑Betadine gargle as per instruction in the bottle Or do saline gargle
Tab Moxclav 625 mg - twice a day for 5 days after meal
Syp Ambroxil - 10 ml thrice a day after meal if you have cough
Drink plenty of warm water 🛑Do steam inhalation
If not resolved in a week please consult your near physician
Thank you Take care
Hello, your symptoms suggest an acute throat infection, most likely viral pharyngitis or tonsillitis. The fever with chills, severe throat pain, and difficulty swallowing are typical. What you likely have Viral throat infection (most common) Sometimes early bacterial infection (if fever and pain are severe) What you should do now 1. Fever & pain relief Tab Paracetamol 500–650 mg every 6–8 hours if fever/bodyache 2. For throat relief Warm salt water gargles 3–4 times/day Steam inhalation 1–2 times/day Drink warm fluids (soups, tea, warm water) 3. Medicines Tab Levocetirizine 5 mg at night (helps throat irritation) Lozenges for throat soothing Antibiotics are NOT needed initially unless symptoms worsen or persist Important care Rest well Stay well hydrated Avoid cold drinks, spicy food When to see a doctor Fever >101°F persists beyond 2–3 days Severe difficulty swallowing (unable to take fluids) White patches/pus in throat Breathing difficulty No improvement in 3 days This is usually a self-limiting infection and improves within 3–5 days with supportive care. Take rest and start the above treatment, you should start feeling better soon.
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Regards, Dr. Nirav Jain MBBS, D.Fam.Medicine
Hello Thanks for describing your symptoms so clearly. Based on what you’ve shared—sore throat with pain on swallowing, tiredness, shivering and feeling very hot (likely fever), headache, and feeling cold and weak—it sounds like you’re experiencing a viral or bacterial throat infection, possibly pharyngitis or tonsillitis. The sudden onset of chills, fever, and body aches is common with these infections.
What’s likely happening? - Your body is fighting an infection, which is causing fever (feeling hot), chills (shivering), and overall weakness. - The sore throat and pain with swallowing suggest inflammation or infection in your throat, which could be viral (like a cold or flu) or bacterial (like strep throat).
What you should do now: 1. Rest: Stay in bed and rest as much as possible. 2. Hydrate: Drink plenty of warm fluids (water, herbal tea, soup) to stay hydrated. 3. Fever relief: If you have a fever and body aches, you can take paracetamol (acetaminophen) for relief, but only after checking with a doctor or if you’ve used it safely before.
Treatment - Tab Amoxicillin 625 mg - once a day for 3 days Tab Paracetamol 500 mg - twice a day for 3 days Tab Pantop dsr - once a day empty stomach
4. Soothe your throat: Warm saltwater gargles, lozenges, and honey with warm water can help ease throat pain. 5. Monitor symptoms: Watch for any warning signs like difficulty breathing, severe throat pain, inability to swallow even liquids, persistent high fever, or rash.
When to see a doctor urgently: - If your fever is very high and not coming down with medication - If you can’t swallow even water or saliva - If you have trouble breathing, severe headache, neck stiffness, or confusion
Most sore throats from viral infections improve in a few days with rest and supportive care. If your symptoms get worse, last more than 3 days, or you develop any warning signs, see a doctor as soon as possible for a throat examination and possibly a test for strep throat.
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