Suggest Treatment For Lingering Cough With Body Ache And Fever

Posted on Sat, 6 Sep 2014

Question: I've been suffering for 16 days with what I though was a virus. It started with a sore throat, body aches, and fever. After two days the fever and body aches left. I was then left with a sore throat. After a couple more days a cough started. I've been coughing since. My throat is very irritated and has spots on it. I saw the doctor and had a rapid strep test done. It was negative. The last couple of days my throat has become more sore. The cough is lingering. My doctor thinks its's just viral but I've not had a virus linger so long before. Also, today my gums on my lower right jaw have become painful and swollen. I believe related to the illness I have. Could I have developed something worse?

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Bacterial Pharyngitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I have gone through your query and duration of your disease; it suggests that you most probably you may be suffering from the bacterial pharyngitis.
Better to go for throat swab culture and antibiotic sensitivity for proper antibiotic course.
Mild pain killer such as Paracetamol 500 mg for fever and bodyaches.

Wish you good health

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