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What Causes Sore Throat, Swollen Lymph Nodes And Extreme Fatigue?

Hi, I have been feeling ill with a sore throat,swollen lymph nodes and extreme fatigue for over a week. I went to my doctor on Monday and she diagnosed it as either a virus or strep throat. She gave me a prescription for amoxicillin which I began on Tuesday. I am scheduled to travel across the country from California to Pennsylvania to visit my elderly father. What are your thoughts?
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat, swollen lymph nodes and extreme fatigue which seems to be due to strep throat which is a bacterial infection. Need not to panic about it. I would suggest you to take antibiotics as they are first line of treatment option in this case. In case of mild fever you can take Calpol or paracetamol for relief as well as it will relieve throat pain too. Sip on lukewarm water and take throat lozenges. Avoid spicy and rough food. Take diet rich in soft food. Hot milk with a pinch of turmeric boiled with it at bedtime for 2-3 days as it has antimicrobial action.

If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Get blood tests done if required.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sore Throat, Swollen Lymph Nodes And Extreme Fatigue?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat, swollen lymph nodes and extreme fatigue which seems to be due to strep throat which is a bacterial infection. Need not to panic about it. I would suggest you to take antibiotics as they are first line of treatment option in this case. In case of mild fever you can take Calpol or paracetamol for relief as well as it will relieve throat pain too. Sip on lukewarm water and take throat lozenges. Avoid spicy and rough food. Take diet rich in soft food. Hot milk with a pinch of turmeric boiled with it at bedtime for 2-3 days as it has antimicrobial action. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Get blood tests done if required. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari