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Suggest Treatment For Fever, Painful Swallowing And Inflammation In Throat
Question: My little boy is running a fever and feels bad. His throat hurts when he swallows he says. No vomitting or anything. We dont have an after hours care and it isnt something to take to ER. Can you assist?
Is there a way to call him in an antibiotic. I see a white film like thing in the back of his throat and his throat is red.
Is there a way to call him in an antibiotic. I see a white film like thing in the back of his throat and his throat is red.
Brief Answer:
probably streptococcal pharyngitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
your son's case sounds like streptococcal pharyngitis. A red, swollen throat with white exudate is common. Other features of this disease include swollen, tender lymph nodes of the neck (anterior) and absence of cough or runny nose. When a patient meets the aforementioned criteria the doctor prescribes antibiotic treatment. Your son's age is another argument for antibiotics.
If your son is antibiotic-naive then penicillin V is the most appropriate treatment unless there is a history of penicillin-allergy. The disease itself will probably get better even without treatment. The antibiotics may reduce the time to get well but not too much. Antibiotic treatment is important to lessen the risk for complications.
Of course this discussion cannot substitute a proper visit to your doctor and I cannot diagnose anything without examining a patient, so you'd better try to find a doctor to do that.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
probably streptococcal pharyngitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
your son's case sounds like streptococcal pharyngitis. A red, swollen throat with white exudate is common. Other features of this disease include swollen, tender lymph nodes of the neck (anterior) and absence of cough or runny nose. When a patient meets the aforementioned criteria the doctor prescribes antibiotic treatment. Your son's age is another argument for antibiotics.
If your son is antibiotic-naive then penicillin V is the most appropriate treatment unless there is a history of penicillin-allergy. The disease itself will probably get better even without treatment. The antibiotics may reduce the time to get well but not too much. Antibiotic treatment is important to lessen the risk for complications.
Of course this discussion cannot substitute a proper visit to your doctor and I cannot diagnose anything without examining a patient, so you'd better try to find a doctor to do that.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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