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What Causes Sore Throat, Fever And Chills In Children?

My son has a very sore throat, fever, alternating hot/cold for two days. The first day he had nausea and threw up. I don t know where to look but I saw big white spots at the back of his mouth above his tongue. Is this strep and if so if we should go to a doctor for medication?
Fri, 25 Sep 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query sore throat, fever and chills in children is because of upper respiratory tract infection or sinusitis. Strep throat and inflammation of lymph nodes could be one of the major reason for this. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs for your child. Avoid giving cold beverages. Do warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day with lukewarm water. Take diet rich in fruits rich in vitamin C as it will boost his immunity. Keep him sipping lukewarm water whole day. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start proper course of antibiotics. Steam inhalation is another treatment option for resolving it.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sore Throat, Fever And Chills In Children?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query sore throat, fever and chills in children is because of upper respiratory tract infection or sinusitis. Strep throat and inflammation of lymph nodes could be one of the major reason for this. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs for your child. Avoid giving cold beverages. Do warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day with lukewarm water. Take diet rich in fruits rich in vitamin C as it will boost his immunity. Keep him sipping lukewarm water whole day. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start proper course of antibiotics. Steam inhalation is another treatment option for resolving it. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari