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Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Swollen Neck Glands, Tonsils, Trouble Swallowing, Left Ear Pressure. Treatment?

I started in the evening with a headache and fever which by morning included a sore throat on one side with that sides neck gland raised. After a few hours I noticed that the tonsil on that side was larger than the other one (no noticeable spots) and have been having a lot of trouble swallowing . I can also feel a very slight pressure in my left ear. My right side feels normal.
Sat, 7 Sep 2013
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

Most sore throats are viral. They may or may not be associated with other symptoms of cough and cold.

You likely have a viral upper respiratory tract infection.

You can either use pain medication to help relieve the discomfort in the throat or throat sprays and gargles.
There are some gargles/sprays that combine pain killers with anti septics.

In addition, using enough fluids and rest would also be helpful.

The pressure in the ear is related to sinus or ear involvement in the viral illness. An anti histamine combined with decongestant would help

Hope you feel better soon
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Allergist and Immunologist Dr. Suman Kumar's  Response
it is sinus infection
as there must have been off and on chronic infections over which there added acute sinusitis
the infection cause fever and blockage of ostim f sinus cause headache
the post nasal drip of infected mucus in pharynx cause enlargement of tonsils
and the preesure of tonsil cause difficult swallowing
the lymph nodes are reactive hyperplasia
need to get treatment in consultation with ent doctor after geting xray pns waters view
mean while take etronidazole 200 mg b for 5 days
anti allergic tab to reduce sinus secretions and headache and post nasal drip
antacid in liquid orm to facilitate swallowing
antiseptic mouth wash gargles for tonsils
sos analgesic for fever
neomycin h ointment in nose bd and sea water drops to clear pnd mucus
but need full treatment to prevent recurences
nodes will go slowly when infection is controlled
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Headache, Fever, Sore Throat, Swollen Neck Glands, Tonsils, Trouble Swallowing, Left Ear Pressure. Treatment?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic Most sore throats are viral. They may or may not be associated with other symptoms of cough and cold. You likely have a viral upper respiratory tract infection. You can either use pain medication to help relieve the discomfort in the throat or throat sprays and gargles. There are some gargles/sprays that combine pain killers with anti septics. In addition, using enough fluids and rest would also be helpful. The pressure in the ear is related to sinus or ear involvement in the viral illness. An anti histamine combined with decongestant would help Hope you feel better soon