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I have a sore throat, cough, and chills for four days. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a sore throat and cough for four and a half days. I also had chills four days back but it went away after taking a tablet of Calpol 500. But after that, I have had a continuous bad throat. I was continuously taking gargles but after seeing little improvement I started taking me... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are suffering from an upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Most of the time it is a viral infection, but it can be a bacterial infection as well. As it has been more than a week, I suggest you some basic investigations, 1. Blood- ... Read Full »
Can throat infections spread? Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 15 years old and my friend has a throat infection. I was along with him while he had the infection and now the roof of my mouth and throat is kind of sore. It feels like there is mucus stuck there and I have a weird taste in my mouth. Could I have a throat infection? And if I do,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There are chances of spread of throat infection through: The air we breathe. Direct contact like kissing, etc. Sharing spoon or fork while taking food. Sharing the cigarette while smoking. Thus, there are fair chances that you might have acqui... Read Full »
What can I do to stop this severe throat pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having throat pain for a few days, which comes and goes. Today evening I had eaten some salted pistachio and salted and fried cashews, and suddenly I had a lot of pain in my throat. I cannot even swallow anything. I did betadine gargles, still no effect. What can I do to st... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You may be suffering from: 1. Pharyngeal ulcer. 2. Pharyngitis acute. As there is no fever, the chance of pharyngitis is less. Before taking treatment, it is necessary to do some investigations to establish the diagnosis. I suggest the follo... Read Full »
I have discomfort in the throat while eating. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, Last week I traveled with my cousin. He had a mild fever and cold. We traveled for nine to ten hours in the car, and we were together for a week. After reaching the destination, I ate lots of fish for two to three days, and we had a party so I had some drinks and then I slept off. After w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. I had gone through the attachments (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It appears you are having some dental issues. The attached picture shows a retromolar ulcer on the left side of the lower jaw.... Read Full »
I have a sore throat. Is it sinus pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a sore throat. My right sinus and ear are always full. The sore is behind my right tonsil. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your right sinus is full which indicates that you are suffering from right-sided sinusitis. It will create a post nasal drip and eustachian tube dysfunction. Therefore, a sore throat and a clogged ear are likely to develop. It will be better to ... Read Full »
Why do I have a sore throat and fever even after taking antibiotics?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a sore throat and went to the urgent care and was told I had tonsilitis. I was prescribed antibiotics and Ibuprofen for pain. I also had a fever of up to 103 degrees, but I was told it would just go away with the medication. The next day I went to an ENT specialist, who said my t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I agree with the diagnosis made by your ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor because adenoids are very close to the opening of the eustachian tube (the tubular connection between the ear and throat), so whenever there is adenoiditis, the infect... Read Full »
I have sore throat from two years. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor,I have a bad case of sore throat. It has been two years since I have a sore throat. I regularly gargle with hot water or diluted Betadine gargles (Povidone-iodine solution ), but there is no effect. Rather, it has gotten worse. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you are a chronic patient of pharyngeal infection, we have to rule out all possible causes one by one with a thorough examination and necessary investigations. You should go for the following investigations. 1. CT paranasal sinuses. 2. Culture and sensitivity of throat... Read Full »