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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Sore Throat , Depression And High BP

I seem to be getting a sore throat more often recently. I am 63, live in Vermont, have problems with depression, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and more. Is there anything that would be causing me to have a sore throat every 2 or 3 months now that did not seem to cause problems before?
Thu, 6 Aug 2015
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

I understand your concern, and would like to explain that your sore throat needs a comprehensive medical investigation to identify the exact cause of your complains.

Several factors, like inflammatory diseases, adverse drug effects, even depression may be associated with sore throat.

First, a careful physical exam is necessary to rule in/out possible signs of infection, or alternative disorders.

Some lab tests, like complete blood count, PCR, ESR, ASO (antistreptolysin titers), fasting glucose, should be done to differentiate between possible causes.

A thorough investigation of current therapy and underlying health disorders is helpful too.

You need to discuss with your internist about above mentioned options.

Hope to have been helpful! Greetings! Dr. Iliri

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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Sore Throat , Depression And High BP

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern, and would like to explain that your sore throat needs a comprehensive medical investigation to identify the exact cause of your complains. Several factors, like inflammatory diseases, adverse drug effects, even depression may be associated with sore throat. First, a careful physical exam is necessary to rule in/out possible signs of infection, or alternative disorders. Some lab tests, like complete blood count, PCR, ESR, ASO (antistreptolysin titers), fasting glucose, should be done to differentiate between possible causes. A thorough investigation of current therapy and underlying health disorders is helpful too. You need to discuss with your internist about above mentioned options. Hope to have been helpful! Greetings! Dr. Iliri