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What Causes Fever, Sore Throat, White Bumps On The Tonsils And Headache?

Hi, I have been running a 101 fever for the past 3 days. Symptoms included sore throat, white bumps on tonsils, terrible body aches, consistent headache, loss of appetite. I went to an urgent care yesterday and tested negative for strep, but they prescribed me medicine to treat strep anyway (amoxicillin). I do not feel any better after taking 2 antibiotics. I'm worried they didn't diagnose me correctly, therefore I will not get better without a correct diagnosis/prescription. Could this sickness be something other than strep?
Wed, 21 Dec 2016
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from viral infection along with secondary bacterial infection leading to Pustules on tonsils,sore throat, terrible body aches, consistent headache, loss of appetite is due to it..
White pustules are pus pockets that further confirms towards bacterial infection..

The medication advised to you are appropriate but for confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist or an ENT expert and get evaluated..
He can do investigations like Throat swab culture can help in diagnosis..

You can be advised:
-Antibiotics like Augmentin OR Azithromycin to resolve the infection..
-Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain. -----Doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can be very much relieving.
-You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat..
-Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine..
-Gargle with antiseptic solution like few drops of betadine in water..
-Chew Vitamin C pellets to boost up the immunity..
-Avoid spicy and chilled foods..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Fever, Sore Throat, White Bumps On The Tonsils And Headache?

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from viral infection along with secondary bacterial infection leading to Pustules on tonsils,sore throat, terrible body aches, consistent headache, loss of appetite is due to it.. White pustules are pus pockets that further confirms towards bacterial infection.. The medication advised to you are appropriate but for confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist or an ENT expert and get evaluated.. He can do investigations like Throat swab culture can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised: -Antibiotics like Augmentin OR Azithromycin to resolve the infection.. -Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain. -----Doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can be very much relieving. -You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat.. -Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine.. -Gargle with antiseptic solution like few drops of betadine in water.. -Chew Vitamin C pellets to boost up the immunity.. -Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..