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What Causes Extremely Sore And Tight Throat, Headache, Swollen Glands And Fever?

two weeks ago I was diagnosed with strep throat. Got antibiotics, never felt any better, continued to have all the same symptoms (extremely sore and tight throat, headache, swollen glands, fever). About two days shy of finishing the antibiotics, I ended up with what my doctor said was angioedema of my top lip. She instructed me to stop the antibiotic and put me on another (Amoxicillin). Three days later I was feeling back to my old self, all symptoms gone. Yesterday, the gland on the left side of my neck started to swell and is tender, and I have a sore throat on the left side of my throat, headache and stomach upset, and feeling fatigued. I ve finished the Amoxicillin this morning. What s going on?
Tue, 25 Aug 2020
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Hi,

Fever, sore throat and enlarged neck nodes suggests pharyngitis. If not responding to antibiotics, this suggests either a resistant bacteria needing higher antibiotics or a viral cause. Some viral disease like mononucleosis can cause prolonged fever with sore throat and swollen neck nodes. Kindly discuss with your doctor as this might need some blood tests to see what is going own. Till then, take Acetaminophen tablets to relieve pain

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Causes Extremely Sore And Tight Throat, Headache, Swollen Glands And Fever?

Hi, Fever, sore throat and enlarged neck nodes suggests pharyngitis. If not responding to antibiotics, this suggests either a resistant bacteria needing higher antibiotics or a viral cause. Some viral disease like mononucleosis can cause prolonged fever with sore throat and swollen neck nodes. Kindly discuss with your doctor as this might need some blood tests to see what is going own. Till then, take Acetaminophen tablets to relieve pain Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician