My daughter (18) has a very soar throat. Yesterday her tonsils were bleeding. Strep test came back negative. She has a fever of 100, aching body, night sweats, ears hurt. How long should I wait before taking her back if she is not better yet? She went to a doctor yesterday 4/7/15.
As per your query your daughter has bleeding tonsils and strep test came negative . There can be many reasons for sore throat like bacterial or viral . But in your case it seems to me that the infection is due to virus . Although viral infection go away by its own in few days but bleeding tonsils showing that the severity of infection is more . I would suggest to consult ENT specialist without delay as it can do more harm to tonsils for proper examination . Doctor may order test like viral culture test and swab test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe anti viral drug like acyclovir and sucralfate for healing of tonsils .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Tonsils Bleeding?
Hi Dear , As per your query your daughter has bleeding tonsils and strep test came negative . There can be many reasons for sore throat like bacterial or viral . But in your case it seems to me that the infection is due to virus . Although viral infection go away by its own in few days but bleeding tonsils showing that the severity of infection is more . I would suggest to consult ENT specialist without delay as it can do more harm to tonsils for proper examination . Doctor may order test like viral culture test and swab test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe anti viral drug like acyclovir and sucralfate for healing of tonsils . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari