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What Causes Persistent Fever, Muscle Aches And Chills Despite On Antibiotics For Strep Throat?
My husband has been diagnosed with strep throat. He has been on antibiotics since Wednesday and still has fevers, chills, sweats, muscle aches. This seems normal for strep but he also has cough so between muscle aches and cough when he lies down, he has not slept in 3 days. Is cough normal and should he still be having fevers at this point? We cannot get into doctor again today as they are booked.
Wed, 14 Dec 2016
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You should consult physician for your work up like....
-general examination
-Auscultation
-Throat swab for culture
-CBC
-x ray only if needed
According to above work up Your doctor will give you medication (suitable antibiotic)
Meanwhile drink more water
Salt water gargle done three times a day
Vitamin C lozenges chewed three to four times a day...
One tsp turmeric powder with milk taken daily to sooth respiratory tract
Take care
Consult physician for examination
You should consult physician for your work up like....
-general examination
-Auscultation
-Throat swab for culture
-CBC
-x ray only if needed
According to above work up Your doctor will give you medication (suitable antibiotic)
Meanwhile drink more water
Salt water gargle done three times a day
Vitamin C lozenges chewed three to four times a day...
One tsp turmeric powder with milk taken daily to sooth respiratory tract
Take care
Consult physician for examination
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