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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sore Throat, Swollen Glands And Painful Swallowing
Question: I have a very sore throat and swollen glads which has gotten worse the last couple of days making it very painful to swallow. Am just getting over post herpatic neuralgia and am on medication for 6 more days for that. I had the shingles in my mouth. Could this sore throat be related to the shingles, or another matter entirely? And is there something that I can do myself to get some relief?
Brief Answer:
probably need to see doctor
Detailed Answer:
This could be related to the shingles, but if you have fever, white spots on the tonsils and swollen glands then you probably need to see a doctor and get checked to make sure you do not have strep.
In the mean time you can try throat lozenges and warm salt water gargles to give yourself some relief. Ibuprofen or acetaminophen may also be used to help relieve the pain.
Drink warm liquids and avoid tobacco, alcohol and acidic foods which will make the pain worse in your throat. Examples of foods that are acidic are tomatoes and citrus.
If the trouble swallowing becomes severe or if you develop high fevers please see a doctor immediately.
I hope you are feeling better soon,
Dr. Robinson
probably need to see doctor
Detailed Answer:
This could be related to the shingles, but if you have fever, white spots on the tonsils and swollen glands then you probably need to see a doctor and get checked to make sure you do not have strep.
In the mean time you can try throat lozenges and warm salt water gargles to give yourself some relief. Ibuprofen or acetaminophen may also be used to help relieve the pain.
Drink warm liquids and avoid tobacco, alcohol and acidic foods which will make the pain worse in your throat. Examples of foods that are acidic are tomatoes and citrus.
If the trouble swallowing becomes severe or if you develop high fevers please see a doctor immediately.
I hope you are feeling better soon,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your prompt and helpful response. I will have a cup of tea with honey and call my Dr. In the morning.
Brief Answer:
you are welcome
Detailed Answer:
I hope you are feeling better soon,
K. Robinson MD
you are welcome
Detailed Answer:
I hope you are feeling better soon,
K. Robinson MD
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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