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What Causes Cold And Shivering?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Question: my wife is cold and physically shivering but does not have a fever yet. She seems to have soreness in her left ear and down her throat. exhausted. She has taken two sudafeds after the above symptoms Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Deepashree (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer: hi. throat infection. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXX. In my opinion your wife seems to have throat infection. Her soreness in the ear, shivering, exhaustion is because of the infection. If I was her treating doctor I would start her on penicillin antibiotic and anti inflammatory drugs like paracetamol. In the current situation, I will suggest her to use tylenol cold and flu instead of sudafed as the former also has paracetamol in it. It will act better. She should also try betadine gargle 3 to 4 times a day. avoid eating oily and cold items. Drink plenty of liquids and fruit juices. If fever and throat pain doesn't reduce over 48 hours with the above medicine' then I will suggest her to consult doctor get her blood counts done and take antibiotics. Hope this helps. Regards
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What Causes Cold And Shivering?

Brief Answer: hi. throat infection. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXX. In my opinion your wife seems to have throat infection. Her soreness in the ear, shivering, exhaustion is because of the infection. If I was her treating doctor I would start her on penicillin antibiotic and anti inflammatory drugs like paracetamol. In the current situation, I will suggest her to use tylenol cold and flu instead of sudafed as the former also has paracetamol in it. It will act better. She should also try betadine gargle 3 to 4 times a day. avoid eating oily and cold items. Drink plenty of liquids and fruit juices. If fever and throat pain doesn't reduce over 48 hours with the above medicine' then I will suggest her to consult doctor get her blood counts done and take antibiotics. Hope this helps. Regards