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What Could Cause Pus Like Formations On Either Side Of The Throat Along With Severe Headaches And Fever?

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Question : My 28 year old daughter has on each side of her throat in the back a white pus looking thing. She has had SEVERE headaches, a fever of 100.5,sleeping constantly, and headache so bad last night she could not sleep. She is a teacher of 1st grade students. She now wants to go to the er.
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Possible pharyngotonsillitis

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

As per your symptoms, the possibility of acute pharyngotonsillitis ( Infection of the back of the throat) is very high. Many of the symptoms that she is experiencing are currently attributed to it.

She requires oral antibiotics at the earliest to minimize the spread of infection. Attending the ER is also a good option.

I generally prescribe oral medications of Amoxicillin Clavulanate and Acetaminophen to my patients with such symptoms. Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if he can prescribe these medications to improve her symptoms.

Hope I have answered your query.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Suresh Heijebu
General & Family Physician
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What Could Cause Pus Like Formations On Either Side Of The Throat Along With Severe Headaches And Fever?

Brief Answer: Possible pharyngotonsillitis Detailed Answer: Hello, As per your symptoms, the possibility of acute pharyngotonsillitis ( Infection of the back of the throat) is very high. Many of the symptoms that she is experiencing are currently attributed to it. She requires oral antibiotics at the earliest to minimize the spread of infection. Attending the ER is also a good option. I generally prescribe oral medications of Amoxicillin Clavulanate and Acetaminophen to my patients with such symptoms. Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if he can prescribe these medications to improve her symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Thank you. Regards, Dr. Suresh Heijebu General & Family Physician