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What Is The Cure For Throat Pain And White Patches After Consuming A Contraceptive?

I am 31 5 6 220lbs. I recently took next choice emergency contraceptive. The next week I got a sore throat and noticed a huge white patch on my right and left tonsil. I went to the doctor and the strep test was negative. What do i need to do to get read of the pain and white patches.
Mon, 29 Aug 2016
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Fortunately, there is no association with contraceptive use and sore throat with white patches. It sounds like you have pharyngitis and tonsillitis. Pharyngitis is most commonly caused by acute viral infections; however, Streptococcus pharyngitis (strep throat) is a common clinical focus due to its potential for preventable suppurative (e.g., retropharyngeal or peritonsillar abscess) and nonsuppurative (e.g., rheumatic sequelae) complications. The rapid strep swab is a very good test. Your doctor should have sent your throat swab into the lab for further culture. Streptococcal pharyngitis runs a 5- to 7-day course with peak fever at 2 to 3 days. Symptoms will resolve spontaneously without treatment.

I would recommend:
-wash hands frequently
-avoid first or second hand smoking
-use a humidifier at night
-salt water gargles
-Acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and fevers
-Throat lozengers
-Increase fluid intake
-Update vaccinations - diphtheria is very rare, but can cause similar symptoms with white spots


-If tonsillar exudates continue without a cough and if you develop fevers greater than 100.5, I would recommend seeing your doctor again. You will probably need antibiotics at that time.
-If you begin to drool and/or can not swallow your own salvia, I would go to the emergency room.
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What Is The Cure For Throat Pain And White Patches After Consuming A Contraceptive?

Fortunately, there is no association with contraceptive use and sore throat with white patches. It sounds like you have pharyngitis and tonsillitis. Pharyngitis is most commonly caused by acute viral infections; however, Streptococcus pharyngitis (strep throat) is a common clinical focus due to its potential for preventable suppurative (e.g., retropharyngeal or peritonsillar abscess) and nonsuppurative (e.g., rheumatic sequelae) complications. The rapid strep swab is a very good test. Your doctor should have sent your throat swab into the lab for further culture. Streptococcal pharyngitis runs a 5- to 7-day course with peak fever at 2 to 3 days. Symptoms will resolve spontaneously without treatment. I would recommend: -wash hands frequently -avoid first or second hand smoking -use a humidifier at night -salt water gargles -Acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and fevers -Throat lozengers -Increase fluid intake -Update vaccinations - diphtheria is very rare, but can cause similar symptoms with white spots -If tonsillar exudates continue without a cough and if you develop fevers greater than 100.5, I would recommend seeing your doctor again. You will probably need antibiotics at that time. -If you begin to drool and/or can not swallow your own salvia, I would go to the emergency room.