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Body Started Aching And Completely Drained. Voice Is Hoarse And Difficulty In Swallowing. Suggest The Cure

Hello, my name is Justin. I m 20 yrs. old and work at McDonalds. It started thursday. My body started to feel funny. Come saturday and my body started Aching. Then it got worse, and I felt completely drained. I went to work and worked an 8 hour shift, then came home and slept for 6 1/2 hours, then woke up and went to work again on sunday. I felt a lot better after I slept but my voice has been getting more and more horse. Now it has gotten a lot worse. The right side of my throat, like almost under my jaw line is starting to feel uncomfortable when I swallow, and I can t stop clearing my throat. My phlem is yellow. but a bright shade of yellow, but not anything spectacular. I just recently developed a cough. but not a bad cough. my voice is beginning to break up when I speak, like parts just don t come out.
Thu, 14 Nov 2013
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It sounds as though you have a viral upper respiratory tract illness.

This would normally resolve in 7 to 10 days. The treatment is mainly symptomatic, it would not affect the course of the infection.

You would need to get some rest (particularly your voice) if possible and increase your fluid intake.

In addition the use of either a oral pain medication , a spray or gargle may help relieve any discomfort in the throat.

There are mucolytics available that will help to break up the mucous and these are normally combined with antihistamines or cough suppressants.
These would be available over the counter at your local pharmacy.

I hope this helps
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Body Started Aching And Completely Drained. Voice Is Hoarse And Difficulty In Swallowing. Suggest The Cure

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It sounds as though you have a viral upper respiratory tract illness. This would normally resolve in 7 to 10 days. The treatment is mainly symptomatic, it would not affect the course of the infection. You would need to get some rest (particularly your voice) if possible and increase your fluid intake. In addition the use of either a oral pain medication , a spray or gargle may help relieve any discomfort in the throat. There are mucolytics available that will help to break up the mucous and these are normally combined with antihistamines or cough suppressants. These would be available over the counter at your local pharmacy. I hope this helps