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What Causes High Fever Along With Sore Throat And Chest Pain?
Hi I have been unwell with high temperature feeling very unwell sore throat and upper chest soreness , I have had a chest x Ray recently which was clear because of symptoms of acid reflux no heart burn just sensation in throat . I had blood test and c reactive protein has come back at 31 and esr 27 I am worried about the crp test as it s very high . Would this be normal for a viral infection . Many thanks Patricia Robinson
Fri, 14 Jul 2017
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Yes elevated CRP can be from viral infection as well
I will advise you to investigate with ASO titre and CBC for checking bacterial infection
Take decongestant tablet like levocetrizine 5 mg OD for five days
Vitamin C lozenges useful
Salt water gargle done with warm water three times a day
Avoid excess spicy foods
Drink more water
If no improvement throat swab taken
For acidity take omeprazole capsule
Yes elevated CRP can be from viral infection as well
I will advise you to investigate with ASO titre and CBC for checking bacterial infection
Take decongestant tablet like levocetrizine 5 mg OD for five days
Vitamin C lozenges useful
Salt water gargle done with warm water three times a day
Avoid excess spicy foods
Drink more water
If no improvement throat swab taken
For acidity take omeprazole capsule
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