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Suggest Treatment For Extreme Fatigue, Short Term Memory Lost, Swelling In The Throat, And Soreness In The Mouth And Tongue
Question: I am having extreme fatigue, short term memory lost, feel like throat is swollen, mouth and tongue are sore, roof of mouth has small bumps sometimes, tongue has burning sensation. Just want to sleep all the time. Have slight headache some of the time My vititiam D level has been extremely low, was given 50,000 to take once a week. Has not helped. Last time I went to dr. the middle part that is between the tonsils(have been removed) was swollen.
Brief Answer:
Probably tonsillitis, follow the advice below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to tonsillitis which is an infection of the tonsils.
Vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for infections because it's influence in the immune system. It also causes fatigue.
Some advice that I can give to you are:
- Take anti inflammatory medications like ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day
- Use throat lozenges
- Gargle with warm salt water.
- If the symptoms continue you should take prescribed antibiotics
- Continue taking the treatment for vitamin deficiency as prescribed by your doctor.
- Include foods rich with vitamin D in the diet like milk, cheese, salmon, tuna
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
Probably tonsillitis, follow the advice below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to tonsillitis which is an infection of the tonsils.
Vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for infections because it's influence in the immune system. It also causes fatigue.
Some advice that I can give to you are:
- Take anti inflammatory medications like ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day
- Use throat lozenges
- Gargle with warm salt water.
- If the symptoms continue you should take prescribed antibiotics
- Continue taking the treatment for vitamin deficiency as prescribed by your doctor.
- Include foods rich with vitamin D in the diet like milk, cheese, salmon, tuna
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
General & Family Physician
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