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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swollen Glands Behind Ears And Sores All Over Head

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Posted on Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Question: I had a severely painful arthritis episode in my left elbow. it was onfire. it subsided. I had a bought with excessive fatigue this week today I have sores all over my head and painful glands swollen and hard behind my ears. no sore throat and on 99 fever.
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Answered by Dr. Deepashree (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It could be viral fever.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.
All your symptoms sores in head and the glands behind the ear are swollen are mostly suggestive of viral fever.
There is no necessary, that you should have throat infection for the glands to swell.
Your fever may last for 5 to 7 days.
Paracetamol can be taken for fever 6th hourly.
If symptoms persists, then please consult with your doctor and get evaluated.
Hope my answers have helped you. Pleased to help you further. Thanks.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swollen Glands Behind Ears And Sores All Over Head

Brief Answer: It could be viral fever. Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for your query. All your symptoms sores in head and the glands behind the ear are swollen are mostly suggestive of viral fever. There is no necessary, that you should have throat infection for the glands to swell. Your fever may last for 5 to 7 days. Paracetamol can be taken for fever 6th hourly. If symptoms persists, then please consult with your doctor and get evaluated. Hope my answers have helped you. Pleased to help you further. Thanks.