I am now on day 4 of a extremely painful sore throat. The 1st 2 days i also had a fever body aches and a severe headache. I went to the doctor day 2 and they diagnosed me with strep throat without doung the throat swab. I was prescribed penicillin. I went back to the doctor today as the pain has gotten worse. They did a throat swab that was negative for strep and a blood test that was negative for mono. The dr said it must just be viral and changed my antibiotic. I have never experienced a sore throat like this.
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What Causes Painful Sore Throat?
Hello welcome to the health care magic You are suffering from acute pharyngitis attack It might be in form of tonsillitis as well Throat swab negative, so no need to much worry Drink lots of water.... Complete the course of prescribed antibiotic If posterior pharynx examination shows much congestion than betamethasone short term steroid course can be prescribed for 5 days Diluted betardine gargle if needed can be prescribed Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily Take care Consult otorhinolaryngologist for examination and discuss all these