
Suggest Treatment For Mild Sore Throat While On Advil

I doubt HIV/bacterial infection...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for posting the query, I will try my best to help you with this problem.
After going through the history thoroughly, I am of the opinion that the soreness in the region of the neck could be secondary to the upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) you had before. Usually, after an attack of URTI there will residual inflammation of the mucosa which causes soreness in the neck; this is evidenced by relief in the pain after taking advil.
It is very difficult to diagnose HIV just by the presence of a solitary lymph node or pain in any one particular part of the neck. You would require battery of tests to diagnose and confirm the same.
In my opinion, it would be a simple inflammation secondary to URTI you had. I would not suggest you any antibiotics at this stage. Drink plenty of warm water; avoid chilled food and beverages/ fizzy drinks/ coffee.
Hope I have answered your query; I'll be available for the follow-up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
Practicing since :2001
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