Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Sore Throat, Getting Chills, Hurt, Pain In Swallowing, Swollen Glands. What Could It Be?

Midday Wednesday, my throat started to be sore and I was getting chills. Thursday, my throat was sore and really hurt on the right side when I swallowed, I also had swollen glands, my ears felt like sound was dulled and my body was slightly achy. Today, both sides of throat hurt when I swallow, my glands are more swollen, the back of my neck aches and my ears are bothering me a bit. Any idea what this could be?
posted on Tue, 16 Apr 2013
Twitter Tue, 16 Apr 2013 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 24 Apr 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello dear...

All these symptoms suggest that you might be suffering from upper respiratory tract infection.

There is a connecting tract (known as Eustachian tube) between the nasopharynx & middle ear through which infection can spread to ear.

The management consists of:
1. Drinking of warm fluids to reduce throat pain
2. Antihistamines to provide symptomatic relief from cold.
3. Analgesics to take care of headache & fever(if any)

So...it will be better to consult an ENT specialist for proper physical examination & further management.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks & take care.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Sore throat


Loading Online Doctors....
Sore Throat, Getting Chills, Hurt, Pain In Swallowing, Swollen Glands. What Could It Be?

Hello dear... All these symptoms suggest that you might be suffering from upper respiratory tract infection. There is a connecting tract (known as Eustachian tube) between the nasopharynx & middle ear through which infection can spread to ear. The management consists of: 1. Drinking of warm fluids to reduce throat pain 2. Antihistamines to provide symptomatic relief from cold. 3. Analgesics to take care of headache & fever(if any) So...it will be better to consult an ENT specialist for proper physical examination & further management. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Thanks & take care.