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What Causes Nausea And Throat Pain While Having Bacterial Pneumonia?
Question: My husband was hospitalized with bacterial pneumonia last week. He was released 8 days ago. Now he is nauseas, his throat and tongue hurt and does not want to eat. He was diagnosed with RA 20 years ago, and has 6 reputed discs in his back and neck (3 each). So there are other medical problems. I am concerned with the pneumonia right now.
Brief Answer:
Seems more like a fungal infection from antibiotic use.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
I read that the chest x-ray its cleared. Also the symptoms you are describing doesn't seem like a worsening of pneumonia but more like a fungal infection from the antibiotic use.
If he has white plaques in his mouth, or sores in his tongue, then I will recommend to treat it as a fungal infection, with local antifungal or even oral tablets if needed. You will need a prescription to take those.
If he has/start having shortness of breath, chest pain, fever, extreme fatigue, then it may be from pneumonia. Otherwise, do not worry.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Seems more like a fungal infection from antibiotic use.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
I read that the chest x-ray its cleared. Also the symptoms you are describing doesn't seem like a worsening of pneumonia but more like a fungal infection from the antibiotic use.
If he has white plaques in his mouth, or sores in his tongue, then I will recommend to treat it as a fungal infection, with local antifungal or even oral tablets if needed. You will need a prescription to take those.
If he has/start having shortness of breath, chest pain, fever, extreme fatigue, then it may be from pneumonia. Otherwise, do not worry.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
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