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What Causes Pain And Soreness In The Left Side Of The Throat?
Question: Two weeks ago I had a lot of pain and soreness on left side of throat feeling chilly of hot , it cleared then 3 days ago I had vomiting/diarrhoea now I have pain/soreness back in my throat again and feeling chilly or hot
Brief Answer:
Sounds like a viral illness - get plently of rest and fluids
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Are you coughing? Do you have any mucus production?
Do you have sinus congestion? Do you have nasal congestion?
Are the symptoms worse in the morning, at night, midday?
Are you getting good relief with your current medications?
Are you having any difficulty breathing? Or wheezing?
I suspect you had a viral illness such as the flu or influenza. Your symptoms are common to viral illnesses. They can last for about 10-21 days. The main treatment is increasing your fluid intake, such as double your fluids. Continue to take paracetamol when needed and prescribed on the bottle. Rest will be your best friend. Ultimately, there is no real treatment. Gargling salt water can help your sore throat.
Sounds like a viral illness - get plently of rest and fluids
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Are you coughing? Do you have any mucus production?
Do you have sinus congestion? Do you have nasal congestion?
Are the symptoms worse in the morning, at night, midday?
Are you getting good relief with your current medications?
Are you having any difficulty breathing? Or wheezing?
I suspect you had a viral illness such as the flu or influenza. Your symptoms are common to viral illnesses. They can last for about 10-21 days. The main treatment is increasing your fluid intake, such as double your fluids. Continue to take paracetamol when needed and prescribed on the bottle. Rest will be your best friend. Ultimately, there is no real treatment. Gargling salt water can help your sore throat.
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