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What Causes Sore Throat, Chills And Fever?

Hi I m having pin like itching on and off, since the kids has started school both my daughter and I have sore throat and I m having chills with slight fever gets worst at night but I don t get it every night. I was given a z pack and ciprofloxacin didn t work. Now were both on methylprednisolone and had Decadron injection still no better. Dr thought I had scabies but the meds she gave didn t work my pressure was also high and I don t suffer with pressure problems can you please help
Fri, 7 Jun 2019
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat, chills and fever which seems to be due to viral pharyngitis.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination. Doctor may order blood test and throat swab test and CT scan to confirm the diagnosis and rule out strep throat . Doctor may prescribe antiviral drugs (acyclovir) or anti bacterial ( amoxicillin ) depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestant and expectorant. For now do warm saline gargles and take steam thrice a day. Avoid taking spicy and sharp food. Avoid cold carbonated beverages.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sore Throat, Chills And Fever?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat, chills and fever which seems to be due to viral pharyngitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination. Doctor may order blood test and throat swab test and CT scan to confirm the diagnosis and rule out strep throat . Doctor may prescribe antiviral drugs (acyclovir) or anti bacterial ( amoxicillin ) depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestant and expectorant. For now do warm saline gargles and take steam thrice a day. Avoid taking spicy and sharp food. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari