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What Causes Severe Sore Throat And Low Grade Fever?

I have had a severe sore throat for 3 days, now my oral mucosa is extremely painful. I have a low grade fever, swollen lymph nodes, foul urine and foot and ankle swelling. I am an otherwise very healthy 66 year old female and take no medications except Venlafaxine. ( I also have fatigue and joint discomfort.) Can you advise me?
Thu, 20 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Well, the symptoms look like flu but to confirm you should consult an Emergency room and get evaluated and a blood test can be done to rule out the exact cause or the virus causing it.

For now, he can take supportive therapy to reduce the severity of 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 lukewarm solution.
2. Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti-allergic Levocetirizine and another combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen.
3. Do steam inhalations.
4. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.
5. Sip on warm water throughout the day.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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What Causes Severe Sore Throat And Low Grade Fever?

Hi, Well, the symptoms look like flu but to confirm you should consult an Emergency room and get evaluated and a blood test can be done to rule out the exact cause or the virus causing it. For now, he can take supportive therapy to reduce the severity of 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 lukewarm solution. 2. Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti-allergic Levocetirizine and another combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen. 3. Do steam inhalations. 4. Avoid spicy and chilled foods. 5. Sip on warm water throughout the day. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist