What are the causes of persistent throat pain in teenagers?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am 18 years old, and I have been having such a sore throat for the longest time, and it never seems to go away. I do not know how to explain it, but it feels like my throat has a sore lump pushing on my throat, and I have also been yawning a lot.
I have been trying to see a doctor, but my parents have not taken me and suggest it is probably nothing, but I have a bad gut feeling.
Please help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern
I am very sorry about your medical condition and I am glad that it is good that you are paying attention to changes in your body. But do not worry, I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed an acute pharyngotonsillitis, an inflammatory disease of the throat and tonsil due to a bacterial or viral infection. Have you completed your immunizations?
Please do a throat swab test and reply to me with the result, and please take the following:
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Two tablets of Cotrimoxazole 400 milligrams (Septrin) orally thrice daily for one week.
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2 tablets of Co-Amoxiclav 625 milligrams (Amoxicillin) orally twice daily for one week.
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One tablet of Ibuprofen 400 milligrams (NSAIDs) PO bid for one week.
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Two Tablets vitamin C 1000 IU orally PO thrice daily for one week.
If your symptoms persist, schedule another appointment for follow-up via chat, phone, or video consultation.
Take care.
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