What Causes Sore Throat With Bodyaches?

Posted on Fri, 30 May 2014

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Question : I have a sore throat, body aches, and mucus in my throat and very little mucus in my nose. My resting heart rate is around 79. I don't know if I have a fever.

Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
upper respiratory tract infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for the query.

Sore throat with bodyaches usually are due to viral upper respiratory tract infections.

Do not worry , follow some general measures and you should be fine.
1) You can take a pain killer for the sore throat like tylenol after checking the dose .
2) Do warm salt water gargling 4 times daily .
3) Drink plenty of warm fluids. upto 4 litres per day.
4) Avoid using the air conditioner.
5) Do not drink or eat anything cold.
60 Get plenty of rest.

If you do not feel better in the next 3 days then you need to see a doctor because you may need a course of antibiotics.

Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (21 minutes later)

Is this something that is ok to go to work with?

Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
you can do light work.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
You can do light work.
Do not exert yourself too much.
Make sure to get some rest and eat nutricious food.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.

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