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Question: For the past 5 days, I have been feeling fatigued with a slightly swollen and sore throat with my glands under my chin being slightly swollen. The past 3 days have been worse. It feels like I have a mild case of mono. When I speak, my throat hurts more. Sleep doesn't seem to help, but I constantly want to sleep.
I've had a bad bout of mononucleosis about 15 years ago. About that time ago, I tested positive for the Epstein-Barr virus.
I saw my family doctor, a GP, today. He said he didn't know what the problem is and recommended that I see a local infectious disease doctor.
What could my problem be?
What can I do to feel better?
Are there any herbal remedies for this?
Thank you. XXXXXXX
I've had a bad bout of mononucleosis about 15 years ago. About that time ago, I tested positive for the Epstein-Barr virus.
I saw my family doctor, a GP, today. He said he didn't know what the problem is and recommended that I see a local infectious disease doctor.
What could my problem be?
What can I do to feel better?
Are there any herbal remedies for this?
Thank you. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Strep or mono, get throat swab test done
Detailed Answer:
Hello, greetings!
I have gone through your array of symptoms. You seem to be suffering either from a bacterial infection, Streptococcus which is transmitted by air or from a viral infection, infectious mononucleosis that is transmitted by kissing/saliva.
You can determine what is causing the infection by getting a simple throat swab test done. I recommend you go to your local doctor who can perform a throat swab test on you and depending on the result can prescribe you the needed antibiotics.
Herbal remedies may not cure an infection completely, but can help soothing a sore throat. You can have honey, peppermint tea and chamomile tea to obtain relief from symptoms. Salt water gargling will help too.
Hope I answered all your queries. If you have any further doubts, feel free to contact me.
Strep or mono, get throat swab test done
Detailed Answer:
Hello, greetings!
I have gone through your array of symptoms. You seem to be suffering either from a bacterial infection, Streptococcus which is transmitted by air or from a viral infection, infectious mononucleosis that is transmitted by kissing/saliva.
You can determine what is causing the infection by getting a simple throat swab test done. I recommend you go to your local doctor who can perform a throat swab test on you and depending on the result can prescribe you the needed antibiotics.
Herbal remedies may not cure an infection completely, but can help soothing a sore throat. You can have honey, peppermint tea and chamomile tea to obtain relief from symptoms. Salt water gargling will help too.
Hope I answered all your queries. If you have any further doubts, feel free to contact me.
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