Why sore throat persist despite taking antibiotic courses?
Hello doctor,
I am a 27 year old lady. I started having a sore throat two months back. I just thought it was a flu coming. But then, when I noticed that it had been on for two weeks, I decided to take Amoxicillin. I took it but did not finish the course on the last day. I had traveled and forgotten them at home. The sore throat went away but came back a few days later. I took another full course of Amoxicillin and during the course, the sore throat went away. I finished the full course but a few days later, the sore throat came back again. I went to the clinic and the nurse noticed that my throat was inflamed and prescribed Erythromycin. I took it but the sore throat kept on coming back. The nurse then prescribed Ciprofloxacin. I took the full course but still the sore throat did not go away. When I went back to the clinic, the nurse said it was no longer inflamed but I could feel it, but only that the discomfort seemed to be going deep down the throat. It is like each day I can feel it is moving down. It is not a very painful sore throat. I do not take any painkillers. My body temperature and blood pressure are normal and have been normal throughout the period. Right now, I can feel discomfort in my upper part of the chest. Another thing is that the first episode of sore throat occured after I visited my sister who from time to time gets swollen glands (below the ear). What could it be and how can I get well again?
26 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
How can I manage the parotid gland swelling?
Hello doctor,
I was sick for two weeks with flu and now I have parotid gland infection (swelling) on the right side of my face which is getting bigger on the second day of antibiotics. The ultrasound and complete blood count were checked. Kindly tell me what has to be done. Please give your suggestions.
26 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Can smoking cause swelling in front of ear on parotid gland?
Hello doctor,
I have little swelling in front of ear on parotid gland for about 10 days. I feel pain while chewing. Nothing else apart that. I can open my mouth wide. Local doctor gave me some antibiotics and now my pain is gone 90 %. Since I am a smoker. So my question is what is the reason for this swelling and I have quit smoking past two days. Does smoking does this? And what should I do next? Swelling is not visible but can be felt. There is no swelling inside the mouth.
17 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Does watery discharge from the nose mean CSF leakage?
Hello doctor,
I am 32-year old and do not take any medications. I have had sinus issues, a runny nose, and sinus congestion for the past few weeks. The cough and chest congestion has subsided. For the last few days, I have had a watery discharge sometimes when I bend over to do something. I believe it was only from my left nostril. It does not last long, maybe four to five drips. It also does not happen every time I bend over. I do not have a constant runny nose, either. I have read about CSF leaks and wanted to know if I should evaluate it or if this could be a common sinus infection symptom. I have had no recent head trauma or surgeries. Kindly suggest.
23 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
What are the signs of throat cancer?
Hello doctor,
I have swollen tonsils from about a month. I have been taking antibiotics but, they are not getting better. I have a slight pain in the throat. I sometimes have a dull ear pain. Is it a sign of tonsil or throat cancer?
01 Dec 2023 - 1 min read
