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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Cold Along With Sore Throat?

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Posted on Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Question: Feeling feverish, having cold and sore throat past 1 day.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You might require a course of antibiotics.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the query.

From the description provided by you, I feel that you might be suffering Throat infections. It could be bacterial or viral. I would suggest you to see an ENT specialist for evaluation and treatment accordingly.

Meanwhile follow these measures which will help in relieving your symptoms:
1. XXXXXXX warm salt water gargling three to four times a day.
2. Avoid cold and refrigerated food items and drinks.
3. Throat lozenges like strepsils or XXXXXXX as and when required.
4. Tab. Sinarest or cheston cold for fever and cold. Three times a day after food.
5. Check your body temperature every 4th hourly.
6. You might require a course of Antibiotics which can only be confirmed after physical examination.

Hence see an ENT specialist.

Hope this answers your query. If any further clarifications, will be happy to help you.

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (23 hours later)
Could it be Flu - as I am feeling cold and chilly. I have not taken any medicines till now.I have been taking bed rest.

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Answered by Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (24 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It could be.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the followup.

From the symptoms as described by you, it could be a flu too but only can be confirmed by a physical examination. As it is the second day of your symptoms, you can wait for one more day and observe for improvements. If no improvements then it would be better to see a doctor for evaluation and treatment accordingly.

Do follow the measures as explained in the previous reply. It will help in relieving your symptoms.

Hope this answers your query.

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (2 days later)
Thanks for answer Dr XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are welcome. Hope my answer was helpful to you. If you do not have any clarifications, please close and rate this query.

Wish you good health.

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Cold Along With Sore Throat?

Brief Answer: You might require a course of antibiotics. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. From the description provided by you, I feel that you might be suffering Throat infections. It could be bacterial or viral. I would suggest you to see an ENT specialist for evaluation and treatment accordingly. Meanwhile follow these measures which will help in relieving your symptoms: 1. XXXXXXX warm salt water gargling three to four times a day. 2. Avoid cold and refrigerated food items and drinks. 3. Throat lozenges like strepsils or XXXXXXX as and when required. 4. Tab. Sinarest or cheston cold for fever and cold. Three times a day after food. 5. Check your body temperature every 4th hourly. 6. You might require a course of Antibiotics which can only be confirmed after physical examination. Hence see an ENT specialist. Hope this answers your query. If any further clarifications, will be happy to help you. Regards.