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Question: Hello! Since 4 days ago i got seek. I have terrible sorethroat that I can't even swallow. I have no temperature. I have a litlle cough. Should I worry?
Hello,
your symptoms sound like a common viral infection. Your primary care physician can diagnose such cases. If there is no fever and there are signs of viral disease, antibiotics are not usually prescribed.
Kind Regards!
your symptoms sound like a common viral infection. Your primary care physician can diagnose such cases. If there is no fever and there are signs of viral disease, antibiotics are not usually prescribed.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you. In fact the doctor visited me and told me that is viral but I cant even at at certain moment because of the pain. Sometimes it seem to me like my ears also hurts. I have taken paracetamol and some populor remedies to relief the pain. For how many days is normal this kind of sorethrought? Thank you
Brief Answer:
2-3 days usually
Detailed Answer:
You're welcome!
In most cases the pain starts to wear off after 2-3 days but sometimes it may last for longer. It can't be predicted on an individual basis but lack of fever usually suggests milder infection. Paracetamol is the best first choice and can be combined with more potent analgesics for added effect. Such analgesics include mild opioids and NSAID (unless contraindicated).
Kind Regards!
2-3 days usually
Detailed Answer:
You're welcome!
In most cases the pain starts to wear off after 2-3 days but sometimes it may last for longer. It can't be predicted on an individual basis but lack of fever usually suggests milder infection. Paracetamol is the best first choice and can be combined with more potent analgesics for added effect. Such analgesics include mild opioids and NSAID (unless contraindicated).
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you and sorry to bother you again. Yesterday I noticed my left eye that was red, now while waking up in the middle of the nught from the pain in the throaght, I notices that it is swollen and closed, it seems like it is infected. At this point I am a little bit affraid. This has never happened before. Does this mean that I should take seriosly this kind of infection. Please help cause I am really worry.
Brief Answer:
you should visit the ophthalmologist
Detailed Answer:
A swollen eye is an urgent issue. You should visit an ophthalmologist at once! A swollen eye related an infection is usually caused by either a herpes virus attack (shingles or HSV) or severe sinusitis. Local eye infections or allergies may also cause swelling, particularly if the eyelid is involved.
You're right be worried. Don't loose any time. Visit your ophthalmologist...
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
you should visit the ophthalmologist
Detailed Answer:
A swollen eye is an urgent issue. You should visit an ophthalmologist at once! A swollen eye related an infection is usually caused by either a herpes virus attack (shingles or HSV) or severe sinusitis. Local eye infections or allergies may also cause swelling, particularly if the eyelid is involved.
You're right be worried. Don't loose any time. Visit your ophthalmologist...
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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