What Causes Persistent Soreness In Throat, Right Ear Pain And Fatigue?

Posted on Tue, 19 Apr 2016

Question: I have a persistent sore throat on the right. It won't go away. It's been about a month. Also I feel some pain in my right ear and I'm very fatigued.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tonsillitis, likely

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on the description you gave, it appears to be a bacterial infection, e.g acute unilateral follicular tonsillitis. Saline gargles, decongestants, anti histamines and acetaminophen or ibuprofen should help relieve the symptoms. You need to consult your GP to examine your throat. If there is clear evidence of bacterial infection, then throat swab for rapid strep test and culture should be done and empiric antibiotics should be initiated promptly.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

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Dr. M.S. Khalil

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (16 hours later)

I don't have my tonsils anymore. Could it still be a bacterial infection?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Yes, its still possible. It could be pharyngitis or even infected tonsil bed that can cause these symptoms.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Dr. M.S. Khalil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina