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Question: Hi. I had a bad chest infection and took antibiotics for 5 days. The infection cleared after 2 weeks however I am left with a terrible sore throat for 1 week and hurts when I swallow. On inspection in the mirror I saw several lumps at the back of my throat. I've never had them before.
Should I worried about the lumps? I haven't been to the doctor yet.
Should I worried about the lumps? I haven't been to the doctor yet.
Brief Answer:
nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You have pharyngitis - infection of the throat.
Lymphoid aggregates are present in your throat. During infection they become swollen and can be seen as lumps at the back of your throat.
If your symptoms have been present for more than a week then you will do well with a course of antibiotics preferably of the penicillin group.
You have to see a doctor for a prescription.
You can take a pain killer like tylenol for the sore throt after checking your dose.
Please follow some general measures like-
1) Do warm salt water gargling 4 times daily.
2) Drink lots of warm fluids upto 4 litres per day.
3) Avoid using the air conditioner.
4) Do not eat or drink anything cold.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You have pharyngitis - infection of the throat.
Lymphoid aggregates are present in your throat. During infection they become swollen and can be seen as lumps at the back of your throat.
If your symptoms have been present for more than a week then you will do well with a course of antibiotics preferably of the penicillin group.
You have to see a doctor for a prescription.
You can take a pain killer like tylenol for the sore throt after checking your dose.
Please follow some general measures like-
1) Do warm salt water gargling 4 times daily.
2) Drink lots of warm fluids upto 4 litres per day.
3) Avoid using the air conditioner.
4) Do not eat or drink anything cold.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank you Dr. Godhi. I was prescribed 5 days dose of septrim for the chest infection however didn't take it as the infection cleared out. A friend who is a nurse advised me to take 2 tabs. Should I commence medication?
Brief Answer:
not the right antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The best antibiotic is amoxicillin for upper respiratory tract infection. Septrim is not first line antibiotic for throat infections.
Antibiotics should be taken as a course which should be for a minimum of 5 days, taking just 2 tablets can produce problems of incomplete control of infection and emergence of resistance.
Since the soreness is troubling you, it would not be a bad option to discuss about penicillin antibiotics with your treating doctor.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
not the right antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The best antibiotic is amoxicillin for upper respiratory tract infection. Septrim is not first line antibiotic for throat infections.
Antibiotics should be taken as a course which should be for a minimum of 5 days, taking just 2 tablets can produce problems of incomplete control of infection and emergence of resistance.
Since the soreness is troubling you, it would not be a bad option to discuss about penicillin antibiotics with your treating doctor.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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