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What Causes Sore Throat, Earaches And Headaches When Still On Antibiotics?
Question: A month ago, i was on an antibiotic and had a steroid shot, just finished another round of z pack! I still have sore throat, earache, and headache!
Brief Answer:
This could be due antibiotic resistance.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
Persistence of symptoms could be due to antibiotic resistance.
I recommend the following.
1) Change of antibiotic. Preferably amoxicillin with clavulinic acid or cephalosporins.
2) Analgesic like tablet paracetamol for pain relief.
3) Salt water gargling. Add a pinch of salt to a glass of warm water.
You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
This could be due antibiotic resistance.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
Persistence of symptoms could be due to antibiotic resistance.
I recommend the following.
1) Change of antibiotic. Preferably amoxicillin with clavulinic acid or cephalosporins.
2) Analgesic like tablet paracetamol for pain relief.
3) Salt water gargling. Add a pinch of salt to a glass of warm water.
You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
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Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Ok, biggest concern is i have a severe b12 deficiency! I just dont feel like i am catching up! I give myself 2 shots weekly!
Brief Answer:
Continue vitamin B 12 injections.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up.
I recommend the following.
1.Vitamin B 12 rich foods; animal products such as meat, seafood, dairy products and eggs.
2. Continue vitamin B 12 injections and check your blood levels after 4 months.
3) If the blood levels are still bellow normal levels, then you might need an increase in the dose of vitamin B12.
If you are happy with my answer, kindly close the discussion and rate my answer.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr.Paparaja S MBBS, MS
Continue vitamin B 12 injections.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up.
I recommend the following.
1.Vitamin B 12 rich foods; animal products such as meat, seafood, dairy products and eggs.
2. Continue vitamin B 12 injections and check your blood levels after 4 months.
3) If the blood levels are still bellow normal levels, then you might need an increase in the dose of vitamin B12.
If you are happy with my answer, kindly close the discussion and rate my answer.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr.Paparaja S MBBS, MS
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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