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Severe Sore Throat, Swollen Glands, Shortness Of Breath, Dry Cough , Head Ache, Conjunctivitis And Tiredness. Treatment?
Hi, me and my friend returned from a holiday in XXX on the 6th of June. We shared a room together and on the 4th day I came down with a sore throat and a feeling of unusual tiredness. These symptoms got worse and today 18 June I am off sick from work. My friend came down with the same thing straight after returning from holiday. Full symptoms are: severe sore throat, swollen glands, shortness of breath, dry cough , head ache, conjunctivitis and tiredness. I have been to see a nurse at the doctors surgery and explained this is a virus and can last upto 6 weeks. Both myself and my friend have been taking all the recommended medicines, such as dissoluble paracetamol , mouth washes etc and still no signs of getting better. I have asked my doctor for a blood test to determine whether we have caught something from the air conditioning unit in our hotel room which was not working properly but he is reluctant and believes its a virus that will go in time. Please could you give your professional opinion on what these symptoms could be telling us? Many thanks
Wed, 11 Jul 2012
Hi Colette,
Both your friend and you may have acquired an infection from a common source.
Both of you need the following tests to be done.
1. Chest X-ray is most important for both of you.
2. Complete blood count with ESR.
3. Throat swab, culture, and sensitivity.
A course of antibiotic depending on the report will help both of you.
Wish you both early recovery.
Regards,
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-shanthi-e/62110
Both your friend and you may have acquired an infection from a common source.
Both of you need the following tests to be done.
1. Chest X-ray is most important for both of you.
2. Complete blood count with ESR.
3. Throat swab, culture, and sensitivity.
A course of antibiotic depending on the report will help both of you.
Wish you both early recovery.
Regards,
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-shanthi-e/62110
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