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What Causes Recurrent Sore Throat?
Question: I had a very bad sore throat (8.5 on a scale of 10). Could not swallow anything , very painful. Sore throat was the main issue. Did not have any major sneezing or fever or cough or runny nose etc..
Went to GP. He prescribed be Azithromicin 500mg, 3 day course. Started feeling better 24 hours after the first dose. Felt better at the end of Day 3
1 week later, came down again with the Sore throat. Same as before, except that the pain was less than last time (6 on a pain scale of 10). Went back to the doctor, he gave me Ciphalexin 500mg, 3 times a day for 10 days. Felt good after the 2'nd day and progress continued. took the full 10 day course. Visited ENT after 5 days of course, and he said it was all clear. He did not see anything.
Finished that course last Monday. From Wednesday onwards, I have a sore throat again, but also have mild to medium nasal congestion and feeling chill, but really no fever or sneezing or runny nose Have not taken any antibiotic this time. Sore throat comes and goes now, like it is bad in the morning. Maybe I have post nasal drip
Dont think it is so common to get recurring infections so frequently.. worried I may have something else..
Please help
Went to GP. He prescribed be Azithromicin 500mg, 3 day course. Started feeling better 24 hours after the first dose. Felt better at the end of Day 3
1 week later, came down again with the Sore throat. Same as before, except that the pain was less than last time (6 on a pain scale of 10). Went back to the doctor, he gave me Ciphalexin 500mg, 3 times a day for 10 days. Felt good after the 2'nd day and progress continued. took the full 10 day course. Visited ENT after 5 days of course, and he said it was all clear. He did not see anything.
Finished that course last Monday. From Wednesday onwards, I have a sore throat again, but also have mild to medium nasal congestion and feeling chill, but really no fever or sneezing or runny nose Have not taken any antibiotic this time. Sore throat comes and goes now, like it is bad in the morning. Maybe I have post nasal drip
Dont think it is so common to get recurring infections so frequently.. worried I may have something else..
Please help
Brief Answer:
Relapsing sore throat.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. From your description, this seems to be a relapsing sore throat often seen in viral upper respiratory tract infections with a secondary bacterial infection.
2. Get a hemogram done and a throat swab sent for bacterial culture and antibiotic sensitivity.
3. Supportive medication is important to control the symptoms and any post nasal drip.
4. Upload these test results. Meanwhile request your GP for a prescription for an anti-allergic, mucolytic, anti-inflammatory and medicated gargles. Take steam inhalation. Rest, warm water and bland diet are important. Household remedies such as turmeric in warm milk and honey with ginger can be taken. The necessity of another course of antibiotics can be decided after the throat swab report.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Relapsing sore throat.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. From your description, this seems to be a relapsing sore throat often seen in viral upper respiratory tract infections with a secondary bacterial infection.
2. Get a hemogram done and a throat swab sent for bacterial culture and antibiotic sensitivity.
3. Supportive medication is important to control the symptoms and any post nasal drip.
4. Upload these test results. Meanwhile request your GP for a prescription for an anti-allergic, mucolytic, anti-inflammatory and medicated gargles. Take steam inhalation. Rest, warm water and bland diet are important. Household remedies such as turmeric in warm milk and honey with ginger can be taken. The necessity of another course of antibiotics can be decided after the throat swab report.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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