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What Causes Sore Throat,headache And Nausea?

My papillae are extremely swollen right now. I ve also got a sore throat and congestion (when I woke up this morning, my lymph nodes were horribly swollen). I had a fever for part of the night, I believe, but seem to be normal temperature now. I ve got a headache and nausea that goes on and off (it was really bad while I was trying to get to sleep last night, but hasn t really bothered me sitting up so I think it s just related to congestion). Should I get checked for strep?
Thu, 22 Jan 2015
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Sore throats are more commonly viral. They are due to viral infection in 80 to 90 % of cases and most therefore do not require antibiotics.

IF the sore throat persists beyond 3 to 4 days, is extremely severe or is associated with a fever lasting a few days, then bacterial infection can be considered.

The use of oral pain killers as well as throat sprays or gargles may be helpful to you.
Examples of gargles or sprays are chloroseptic, covonia, diflam

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What Causes Sore Throat,headache And Nausea?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Sore throats are more commonly viral. They are due to viral infection in 80 to 90 % of cases and most therefore do not require antibiotics. IF the sore throat persists beyond 3 to 4 days, is extremely severe or is associated with a fever lasting a few days, then bacterial infection can be considered. The use of oral pain killers as well as throat sprays or gargles may be helpful to you. Examples of gargles or sprays are chloroseptic, covonia, diflam I hope this helps