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Child Having Fever, Yellowish Blisters In The Throat, Swollen Tonsils. Is It A Strep Infection? Dark Spot On Top Of The Blisters
My daughter is 10 years old and has a fever , about 101, and nasty yellow blisters on the back of her throat , tonsils look swollen as well. I m assuming this is strep , but my concern is the dark spot on top of one of the blisters. Looks like maybe dried blood? Almost looks black. This is the worst throat I ve ever seen. I am super granola , and HATE antibiotics , however I m not over-the-top unreasonable either. Any ideas what would cause the spot? I plan on a doctor visit tomorrow, just wondering....
Fri, 24 Aug 2012
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Thanks for writing in.
She would most likely require antibiotics. It is good that your daughter has an appointment with the doctor.
In the meantime , you could give her panadol or tylenol for kids, which will take care of the fever as well as sore throat . Give her plenty of slightly warm fluids to drink. Not too hot fluids, as it might hurt, since her throat and tonsils are already inflammed. Do warm saline gargles 4-5 times a day.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan
Thanks for writing in.
She would most likely require antibiotics. It is good that your daughter has an appointment with the doctor.
In the meantime , you could give her panadol or tylenol for kids, which will take care of the fever as well as sore throat . Give her plenty of slightly warm fluids to drink. Not too hot fluids, as it might hurt, since her throat and tonsils are already inflammed. Do warm saline gargles 4-5 times a day.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan
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