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Slight Headache, Swollen Glands, Sore Palate. Cold Or Throat Infection Symptoms?
For the past two days I have had a slight headache , and swollen glands (I believe). In the back of my throat , on the palate infront of the tonsils is soar and the back of my nose where the nose connects to the throat, but the soarness is coming from inside, not oustide like a soar throat. This is why I suspect that its glands. I am flying to tomorrow from so am a bit concerned. Is this the start of a cold or throat infection? It s been lingering for 3 days now.
Tue, 27 Aug 2013
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Thanks for writing to us.
Sore palate can occur due to-throat infection ,spread of infection from tooth into underlying tissues,smoking.
Get a thorough evaluation with your dentist,
Discontinue smoking.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Use chlorhexidine mouthrinses to gargle.
Abscess if present,has to be drained and curetted.
If symptoms persists,visit ENT SPECIALIST.
TAKE CARE.
Thanks for writing to us.
Sore palate can occur due to-throat infection ,spread of infection from tooth into underlying tissues,smoking.
Get a thorough evaluation with your dentist,
Discontinue smoking.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Use chlorhexidine mouthrinses to gargle.
Abscess if present,has to be drained and curetted.
If symptoms persists,visit ENT SPECIALIST.
TAKE CARE.
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