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What Causes Fever, Body Pain And Sore Throat?

I ve had a pretty severe sore throat for four days. First day had a fever and some aches. I went to doctors yesterday and tested for strep. It was negative. What s the likelihood it s a virus and it could last a week. Can t sleep but a couple hours at a time. Any ideas? Please. Thanks.
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from viral infection as the symptoms of sore throat, body pain and fever are all due to it..
As it is a viral infection therefore strep test turned negative due to being a viral infection..
The infection will however resolve once the virus will complete its cycle in human body..
As of now you can start with supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like:
1. Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution..
2. Take a combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen to relieve pain and fever..
3. Do steam inhalations..
4. Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
5. Sip on warm water throughout the day..
6 Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily..

Hopefully the symptoms will resolve within a week and if it worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.

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What Causes Fever, Body Pain And Sore Throat?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from viral infection as the symptoms of sore throat, body pain and fever are all due to it.. As it is a viral infection therefore strep test turned negative due to being a viral infection.. The infection will however resolve once the virus will complete its cycle in human body.. As of now you can start with supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like: 1. Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution.. 2. Take a combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen to relieve pain and fever.. 3. Do steam inhalations.. 4. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. 5. Sip on warm water throughout the day.. 6 Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily.. Hopefully the symptoms will resolve within a week and if it worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.