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What Causes Sore Throat Along With Fever?

I’ve had a sore throat since Monday. Voice was just about gone on Thursday and Friday. Thought I was feeling better today but as the day went on my voice started getting worse again & my throat was hurting more. It hurts when I swallow. As a side note I’ve had a cold sore on my lip the entire time and am on valacyclovir but just took my last dose. This afternoon I developed a slight fever of 99.5 Also I did start doing a saltwater gargle this evening. With all that being said is it ok to wait until Monday to go see the doctor?
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
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Hello,

You have symptoms of the sore throat along with fever which is because of viral infection and poor and compromised immunity of the body. Need not to worry. I would advise you to take proper rest and do tepid sponging to avoid high fever. Do warm saline gargles on a daily basis and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid spicy and sharp food substances.

Visit the general physician once and get the complete examination done. Go for blood tests and sputum test as well. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Take the proper antiviral course and anti-inflammatory drugs such as Sinarest as well. Take diet rich in vitamin B12 to boost immunity. Avoid cold beverages.



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

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Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sore Throat Along With Fever?

Hello, You have symptoms of the sore throat along with fever which is because of viral infection and poor and compromised immunity of the body. Need not to worry. I would advise you to take proper rest and do tepid sponging to avoid high fever. Do warm saline gargles on a daily basis and drink plenty of fluids. Avoid spicy and sharp food substances. Visit the general physician once and get the complete examination done. Go for blood tests and sputum test as well. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Take the proper antiviral course and anti-inflammatory drugs such as Sinarest as well. Take diet rich in vitamin B12 to boost immunity. Avoid cold beverages. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari