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Suggest Treatment For Stiff Neck, Sore Throat And Sinus Congestion
Hi, i have a very sore throat and stiff/very sore neck and sinus congestion. negative for strep. I was told viral but have never felt this bad with viral infections in the past. it worries me. Any other condition I could possibly have that is medicinal? i can t sleep and they just keep telling me to take ibuprofen which hasn t been working well.
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Streptococcus infection is one of the causes of sore throat. There are numerous viruses/bacteria that can cause sore throat with sinus symptoms.
Start soing warm saline gargles; take antihistamine for sinuses, steam inhalation, acetaminophen/ibuprofen for pain. Move on to antibiotics if there is no relief.
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Regards,
Dr. Manu Wilfred
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Streptococcus infection is one of the causes of sore throat. There are numerous viruses/bacteria that can cause sore throat with sinus symptoms.
Start soing warm saline gargles; take antihistamine for sinuses, steam inhalation, acetaminophen/ibuprofen for pain. Move on to antibiotics if there is no relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Manu Wilfred
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