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Red Bumps On The Back Of Throat, Excessive Sleep, No Relief With Medicines. Cause?
My daughter went in to doctor yesterday morning with a real bad throat red bumps in the back of her throat She has been sleeping more the normal. Other then that not feeling sick They have her Zithromax and today her throat is not ANY better at all She s had strep before and has gotten very ill. Why isn t she feeling better tonight with the meds Also her friend has mono and she was exposed to it about 4 weeks ago
Thu, 25 Oct 2012
Hi
Zithromax is good for strep - its convenient dosing and long action are good. (Lingering strep is notorious for inciting the heart (Rheumatic - often silent and diagnosed after many years) or Kidney (Nephritis). It is wise to take on suspicion, even before confirmation-
It takes time - generally 2 days or so to notice improvement. Till then she needs additional measures - symptomatic and supportive.
if by fourth day, she is still sick - you need investigations and change of treatment / earlier, if you suspect any complication
Take care
Wishing her speedy recovery
Good luck
Zithromax is good for strep - its convenient dosing and long action are good. (Lingering strep is notorious for inciting the heart (Rheumatic - often silent and diagnosed after many years) or Kidney (Nephritis). It is wise to take on suspicion, even before confirmation-
It takes time - generally 2 days or so to notice improvement. Till then she needs additional measures - symptomatic and supportive.
if by fourth day, she is still sick - you need investigations and change of treatment / earlier, if you suspect any complication
Take care
Wishing her speedy recovery
Good luck
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