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How To Get Rid Of The Soreness In My Throat And Swollen Lymph Nodes?
Today I was diagnosed with tonsillitis by my regular doctor. My biggest concern is that I got this from oral sex. My partner does not have an std. My gave me pennicillin for the infection. If this is an sti will this medicine work? My throat is just very sore and I have swollen lymph nodes. It is uncomfortable to swallow.
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
hi.
u don't need to be panic .
oral sex or std may not be the reason for ur sore throat .
consuming some impure water
or climate changes will lead to sore throat .
use some antibiotics ( penicillins ) for a week .
and salt water gargling thrice daily for 3 days .
take plenty of water
u don't need to be panic .
oral sex or std may not be the reason for ur sore throat .
consuming some impure water
or climate changes will lead to sore throat .
use some antibiotics ( penicillins ) for a week .
and salt water gargling thrice daily for 3 days .
take plenty of water
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