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What Causes Sore Throat, Swollen Glands And Headache?
This is the first I am reading about PFASPA...My daughter has had recurrent frequent "viral infections" for the past several years. Always presenting with the same symptoms - fever up to 103 or 104, sore throat, swollen glands in the neck, occasianally headache and/or chills. She has also started having mouth sores these past several months (that I know of). I don't take her to the doctor every time now, because they say it is viral and has to run its course. Should i be documenting how often this is occurring? Is T&A an option?
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of sore throat, swollen glands and headache. Well these symptoms are due to upper respiratory tract infection or swelling of tonsils and inflammation of tonsils. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 2-3 times a day. You should take steam inhalation twice a day. Take paracetamol for fever and headache. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxiclav at least for 10 days along with decongestant. Maintain proper hygiene. Drink plenty of water and liquids. Doctor may order test like swab test , blood test , and viral culture test to rule out condition like acid reflux and strep throat. Maintain proper hygiene and drink plenty of fluids. Take tepid sponging if it is severe headache.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of sore throat, swollen glands and headache. Well these symptoms are due to upper respiratory tract infection or swelling of tonsils and inflammation of tonsils. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 2-3 times a day. You should take steam inhalation twice a day. Take paracetamol for fever and headache. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxiclav at least for 10 days along with decongestant. Maintain proper hygiene. Drink plenty of water and liquids. Doctor may order test like swab test , blood test , and viral culture test to rule out condition like acid reflux and strep throat. Maintain proper hygiene and drink plenty of fluids. Take tepid sponging if it is severe headache.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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