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What Causes Sore Throat, Headache And Pain In Ear?

Hi I think I might have strep throat, maybe an ear infection too but I don't know. My ears hurt really bad, awful headache, and my throat is so sore it hurts even just to move my head or neck and supposedly I have white pustules in the back of my throat. I have no insurance because I can't afford it and am not eligible for assistance. I don't what to do or what I have but I don't want to spread it to my young kids. Can you help me figure this out?
Tue, 10 May 2016
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain white pustules at the back of throat along with earache and headache and pain even on moving head or neck seems to be probably due to a severe case of bacterial throat infection known as Strep Throat..
White pustules are pus pockets that further confirms towards bacterial infection..

Pain in ears can be a radiating pain from infected throat, rather it can also be due to ear infection, secondary to throat infection as the ear and throat are connected via Eustachian tube..

For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist or an ENT expert and get evaluated..
He can do investigations like Throat swab culture can help in diagnosis..

You can be advised:
-Antibiotics like Augmentin OR Azithromycin to resolve the infection..
-Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain.
-Put Otogesic ear drops to relieve ear ache..
-Doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can be very much relieving.
-You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat..
-Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine..
-Gargle with antiseptic solution like few drops of betadine in water..
-Chew Vitamin C pellets to boost up the immunity..
-Avoid spicy and chilled foods..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Sore Throat, Headache And Pain In Ear?

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain white pustules at the back of throat along with earache and headache and pain even on moving head or neck seems to be probably due to a severe case of bacterial throat infection known as Strep Throat.. White pustules are pus pockets that further confirms towards bacterial infection.. Pain in ears can be a radiating pain from infected throat, rather it can also be due to ear infection, secondary to throat infection as the ear and throat are connected via Eustachian tube.. For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist or an ENT expert and get evaluated.. He can do investigations like Throat swab culture can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised: -Antibiotics like Augmentin OR Azithromycin to resolve the infection.. -Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain. -Put Otogesic ear drops to relieve ear ache.. -Doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can be very much relieving. -You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat.. -Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine.. -Gargle with antiseptic solution like few drops of betadine in water.. -Chew Vitamin C pellets to boost up the immunity.. -Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..