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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Glands And Sore Throat

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Posted on Mon, 1 Feb 2016
Question: Ok, I had a very mild sore throat and very slight nasal discharge about 5-6 days ago mostly gone maybe some slight nasal. Two days ago acutely I got a pain in my neck just left and slightly higher than the Adam's apple. The ENT dr. Scoped me thru the nose and said all looked good. He also felt my neck and found nothing suspicious. It only hurts when I swallow but not from swallowing but from the movement. I'm taking Advil which helps. I had what is said to be a no risk neglible sexual encounter but it would be just a sore gland from HIV, right? In other words, you would have swollen glands right? And typically all over right? My glands are not swollen only the one spot I've expressed sore? What do you think Dr? Is it a virus of some sort? Any advise appreciated. Should I be on antibiotics
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Viral sore throat. Unlikely to be HIV infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. This seems to be a viral sore throat. Antibiotics will only be required if fever develops.

2. A single tender lymph node is unlikely to be a sign of HIV infection. Other signs and symptoms are expected.

3. Get HIV screening done. If negative, repeat after 3 months.

4. In addition to Advil, take an antihistamine and a medicated oral rinse.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Glands And Sore Throat

Brief Answer: Viral sore throat. Unlikely to be HIV infection. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. 1. This seems to be a viral sore throat. Antibiotics will only be required if fever develops. 2. A single tender lymph node is unlikely to be a sign of HIV infection. Other signs and symptoms are expected. 3. Get HIV screening done. If negative, repeat after 3 months. 4. In addition to Advil, take an antihistamine and a medicated oral rinse. I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them. Regards.