Suggest Treatment For Body Pains Along With Pain While Swallowing

Posted on Thu, 6 Aug 2015

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Question : I have a swollen gland a little bit on the left side. I have no tonsils and have not had strep since having them out in 1996. hurts a little while swallowing on left. also have bad body aches, but no fever. what could this be? my wbc was 11.8 a little elevated.

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upper respiratory infection Viral

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

You are currently experiencing swore throat and pain while swallowing. This sounds like a common viral illness and should gradually worsen before it will get better. Be prepared fro increased sore throat post nasal drip and nasal congestion. This illness may last from 3-7 days. To reduce the sore throat use salt water gargles and for the body aches acetaminophen.

Get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids. Stay home from work to prevent spreading to others.

I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (3 minutes later)

I had a rapid strep done that was negative. the worst part is the body aches. my throat is only sore on one side.

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
body aches from the viral infection

Detailed Answer:
This is very common start to an upper respiratory infection usually viral. The body aches should be treated with acetaminophen and rest. You will probably get worsening symptoms over the next day or two. If not then congratulations you fought off the infection well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (2 minutes later)

I do have a low grade fever now this evening, but took advil. so body aches are not usually common with strep?.. correct? thank you!

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
fever alone can cause body aches

Detailed Answer:
Having body aches is very nonspecific symptoms and can be seen in fever from strep throat or from viral illnesses. So the body aches does not change the diagnosis

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 minute later)

OK, I had the bad body aches way before the fever. it's not really a fever just low grade.

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
body aches

Detailed Answer:
The body aches may not come with the fever but may be a result of the virus entering your bloodstream

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 minute later)

thank you. I was hoping it was just a virus and not strep

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Virus

Detailed Answer:
Yes I think it is more than likely a viral illness that you are currently experiencing

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 minute later)