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I Have Had A Srange Taste In My Mouth For
Question: i have had a srange taste in my mouth for about two weeks. it gets worse when I bend my head down. then yesterday i started feelin heaviness in my chest, achiness, cough and a sore throat. i looked in the back of my throat and i have white sacks on both sides. they arent rel big though. is there a need to see a doctor? i didnt have a fever when i checked last night. thanks
Brief Answer:
may not need to be seen
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You may not need to be seen if you do not have a fever. If a fever is present and it is sustained or does not decrease after a few days, then you may need to be seen because this may mean that there is a bacterial infection of the throat. Severe pain in the throat may also signal a bacterial infection.
That would require a course of antibiotics.
In the absence of a fever, the symptoms, including the white lesions, may be due to a viral infection, which can usually be treated at home.
Cough, sorethroat, heaviness in your chest and achy sensation- these occur in viral infections affecting the respiratory tract
Sorethroat ,in particular, can cause temporary structural changes in the throat.
Treatment of an acute viral infection, including the white deposits include: (1)gargling eg with salt water and using agents such as chloroseptic spray, covonia etc
(2)pain meds such as paracetamol or ibuprofen
(3)cough suppressant such as robitussin
(4)fluids and rest
In some persons the tonsil deposits do not resolve completely- if this is the case for you and there are associated with bothersome symptoms, then you should be seen
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may not need to be seen
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You may not need to be seen if you do not have a fever. If a fever is present and it is sustained or does not decrease after a few days, then you may need to be seen because this may mean that there is a bacterial infection of the throat. Severe pain in the throat may also signal a bacterial infection.
That would require a course of antibiotics.
In the absence of a fever, the symptoms, including the white lesions, may be due to a viral infection, which can usually be treated at home.
Cough, sorethroat, heaviness in your chest and achy sensation- these occur in viral infections affecting the respiratory tract
Sorethroat ,in particular, can cause temporary structural changes in the throat.
Treatment of an acute viral infection, including the white deposits include: (1)gargling eg with salt water and using agents such as chloroseptic spray, covonia etc
(2)pain meds such as paracetamol or ibuprofen
(3)cough suppressant such as robitussin
(4)fluids and rest
In some persons the tonsil deposits do not resolve completely- if this is the case for you and there are associated with bothersome symptoms, then you should be seen
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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