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I have sore throat with increased HDL and lymphocyte count. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 31-year-old male who does routine health checkups every year. A month ago, I had a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, a burning sensation, a dry mouth, and a white coating over the tongue. My report shows increased HDL, increased absolute lymphocyte count, and HbA1c at 5 %. I have ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.From the report attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), you are completely fine. But the symptoms like sore throat, a mild increase in lymphocyte and white blood cell count indicates acute viral infection. Repeat the tests after two months. Read Full »
Is sore throat a side effect of a COVID-19 booster shot?
Query: Hi doctor, I got a mild sore throat and some other side effects like fever a few hours after getting my COVID-19 booster shot. I wonder if it is likely that I caught COVID right before taking the booster or if the booster itself could have caused the sore throat? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Generally, COVID vaccines are not known to cause sore throat, but a few incidences are reported. Fever is a well-documented side effect of the vaccine. So either you got a sore throat and fever due to the vaccine, or you caught an infectio... Read Full »
What is causing me sore throat, painful ears, shortness of breath and exhaustion?
Query: Hi doctor,There is something weird going on with my mouth for a few days. The back of my mouth is kind of yellow and it looks strange. My throat feels like there has been a golf ball stuck in it and it is very sore. It is also making my ears hurt. I have also been very exhausted, feeling light-heade... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern in detail and I will surely help you out. I have also seen the picture you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). You are suffering from tonsillitis. This is the reason for sore throat and itchiness. The pain in ... Read Full »
How to cure sore throat, persistent pain in my left testicles and improve my general health?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been feeling tired most of the time with a sore throat that lasted for over nine months. Now, one of my testicles (left) has been painful for the past two weeks, and my health, in general, is not good. I am not taking any medication. What could be the reason? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and will help you. I want to tell you that sore throat and left ball pain is not linked. They are two separate entities. Now, because these diseases occur in Continuum, you have generalized poor health. You said the sore throat is over, but t... Read Full »
I tried to put a finger inside my tongue, and I felt some bumps inside. What can it be?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from a sore throat since yesterday. I had a cold, mild fever, and headache. I tried to put a finger inside my tongue, and I felt some bumps inside. I searched online and it showed HIV. I am really worried. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You must be suffering from URTI (upper respiratory tract Infection) with pharyngitis. I suggest, take Azithromycin 500 mg once a day or tablet Gudcef CV (Cefpodoxime proxetil and Clavulanic acid) 325 mg twice daily. Secondly, antiallergics like Montelukast and Levocetiriz... Read Full »
My throat is swollen and hurts when I swallow deeply. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My throat is swollen, and it hurts when I take a deep swallow. It started hurting from the time I woke up, and the swelling was also present from the same time, but the swelling is present throughout the day, so I am a bit concerned. I usually have this issue once or twice a year. Ple... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per your symptoms, you might have pharyngitis, or it may also be tonsillitis, but I will need to look at your throat for the correct diagnosis. Secondly, I would suggest medications that will help you get rid of the swollen throat. 1. Bet... Read Full »
I have sore throat from many days, and antihistamines did not help much. what do I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old female. I have had a sore throat, and it has been getting worse for the past few days. I do cough but not a lot. I got a fever for a few hours a couple of days ago, and it went away. I did three LFT tests. I also did a COVID test, and it was negative. I took an anti... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from URTI (upper respiratory tract infection) with pharyngitis. The treatment you are taking is incomplete; that is why you are facing so many problems and not getting cured. First of all, you need a good antibiotic like Azithromycin 500 mg once a day... Read Full »
Why did my sore throat and blocked nose get worsen even after medication?
Query: Hello doctor,I have had a sore throat and blocked nose for the past couple of days, and it is getting worse. It all started with a mild cough, and it is throughout the day. I lost smell and taste yesterday night, but today, I have them. Currently, I am taking Paracetamol and some other medications f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern. The symptoms you have can be due to COVID-19 or viral/bacterial sinusitis with pharyngitis. For COVID, I suggest getting RT-PCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) done and isolating yourself till the reports come. I suggest t... Read Full »