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What Causes Recurring Throat Infection And Headaches?
Question: On February 12 I became sick I work on the oilfield and 2 of my Co workers where sick before until this day they are still sick .on February I went to the doctor he prescribed me 5 day treatment antibiotic with cough syrup with codin all my symptoms went away at the time I had mild fever a bad cough green phlegm chills and shakes sore throat and a bad headache. On March 12 I went to the Urgent care an the MD told me it was viral. The red throat and headache didn't go away.he told to take motrim 600 ml.
On March 24 I went to my doctor he gave me Amoxillin.and Allegra my throat still red I still feel fatigue and mild headaches.p please help.Im very worried.
Brief Answer:
I need further details
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
I need to know following to help you better:
1. Your fever that started on 12th Feb subsided in how many days? Or is it still persisting?
Was fever high grade?
2. Do you have any pain in throat? Or difficulty in swallowing? Leave that part that your throat is red, that is a clinical sign elicited by your doctor. Tell me what complain related to throat do you have?
3. Any joint pains, rashes, frequent redning of eyes?
4. Your headache is intermittent / persistent? Unilateral or Bilateral? Any throbbing, photophobia or phonophobia?
5. Since 12th Feb to 29th march, that is today was there any asymptomatic period during which you had no problem? If yes, then tell me when it was and what problem you started having again?
6. Please describe your occupation, i need to know about any significant occupational exposure.
At present your throat seems fine to me, there is no evidence of sever congestion in the photograph you have sent.
I would really appreciate if you could answer my questions in the point wise manner.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No I don't get fevers on the 13 it was only for days
Brief Answer:
Please give details.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
I had asked you a lot of questions. I would be able to help you better, if you could give me these answers in details.
Since you have a problem of more than a month duration, a good history is required to find the cause.
So, answer in detail.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I'm Mon February 12 I had a fever after I took z pack it went away. I work in the oilfield I'm exposed to some chemicals and diesel smoke from all the equipment around the chemical is to kill micro organisms in the water.I was also exposed to minus 0 degrees temperature went I became sick. At the time my 2 year old had sinus infection I have not work in the field since February 15.
Brief Answer:
Get Investigated
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
I appreciate your detailed reply.
See two possibilities are there:
1. You are getting re infection, means co incidentally 2 infections in 1 month. This is a possibility since there is a long gap between your first and last episode.
2. A chronic disease - This is less likely as you didn't have fever for long.
Since you work in smoky environment and also you are exposed to chemicals, this can cause Occupational Lung Diseases. In your case it can a mild form of that in form of Allergic Bronchitis.
I would suggest you to get following investigations:
1. Hemogram with ESR
2. Liver and Kidney Function Tests
3. Chest Xray
4. Sputum for gram stain and cultur-sensitivity.
I also advise you to take an anti allergic like Levocetrizine 5mg once a day for 3-5 days. Continue the antibiotics as suggested by your doctor.
This is my best opinion for you.
Ask me if you have any further query.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
There was no join pain or rash
Brief Answer:
Follow as advised.
Detailed Answer:
Allright, i got that.
I feel you should get these investigations as you have some unnatural exposures.
Once your reports are available, send them to me, i would be glad to help you again.
If you have any further query, please ask me, else you may close the discussion and rate it.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
We are always here for your help.
Stay Healthy.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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