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Could Oral Sex Cause Sore Throat,swollen Tonsils And Tender Glands In Neck?

Hi, I have a question.. So I have a sore throat, red swollen tonsils, and swollen tender lymph glands (nodes) in my neck. I also have red spots on my soft palate. At first, I assumed it was strep throat, but I do not have fever. ..but I did engage in oral sex, could it be from oral sex...
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Hello,

As per, you complain sore throat, red swollen tonsils, and swollen tender lymph node in the neck along with red spots on my soft palate can be due to bacterial or viral throat infection. It can also be due to infection in throat secondary to oral sex if proper hygiene is not maintained leading to bacterial infection.

I would suggest you take antibiotics like Levofloxacin, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, do warm saline gargles, steam inhalations and use a humidifier in your room. Chew Vitamin C pellets and suck throat lozenges.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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Could Oral Sex Cause Sore Throat,swollen Tonsils And Tender Glands In Neck?

Hello, As per, you complain sore throat, red swollen tonsils, and swollen tender lymph node in the neck along with red spots on my soft palate can be due to bacterial or viral throat infection. It can also be due to infection in throat secondary to oral sex if proper hygiene is not maintained leading to bacterial infection. I would suggest you take antibiotics like Levofloxacin, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, do warm saline gargles, steam inhalations and use a humidifier in your room. Chew Vitamin C pellets and suck throat lozenges. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora