What Causes Fatigue, Burning Sensation In Eyes And Sore Throat?

Posted on Mon, 14 Mar 2016

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Question : I am feeling very achy, tired, my eyes feel like they are burning and I have a sore throat why?

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
probably a respiratory tract infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

your symptoms sound like a respiratory tract infection. If you don't have any fever then you can just wait without any treatment, because the most common viral illnesses which cause these symptoms are self limited and resolve over a few days. If you have fever then a visit to your doctor would be appropriate in order to exclude more important causes.

Kind Regards!

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

Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (4 minutes later)

If I have a fever as well what is the best thing to do next?

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
paracetamol for the symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Paracetamol would help with the symptoms and the fever but diagnosing the cause of fever is equally (or more) important. Some infection require antibiotic treatment, so knowing the kind of infection is important.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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

Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (2 minutes later)

How would it be diagnosed if I was able to get an appointment, my chest also feels tight

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
clinical examination and perhaps tests...

Detailed Answer:
Clinical examination is usually sufficient for most respiratory tract infections but depending on the findings and symptoms the doctor may order tests.

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