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How Can Sore Throat Along With Body Ache And Vomiting Be Treated?

I went to the doctors today as on Monday I went home from work with flu like symptoms (aching body, sore throat etc) diring the day it got worse, i only ate a small amount of dinner and went to bed at 6. Woke up at 11pm and vomited. Tuesday (today) i woke up and my throat was killing me, feels like I am swollowing razor blades, went to the doctors who had a quick check and he gave me strong anti inflammatorys and said it was a viral infection. I tried to eat today where I couldn t as it is was too painful and uncomfortable, again now dinner and I cannot eat, it hurts enough to drink. I don t know if I should go hospital or sleep and see how I feel tomorrow
posted on Fri, 4 Aug 2017
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Hi,

As per your complain Flu like symptoms like aching body, sore throat can be due to viral infection however there can be secondary bacterial infection. For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist or an ENT expert and get evaluated. He can do investigations like Throat swab culture can help in diagnosis.

You can be advised:
-Antibiotics like Augmentin OR Azithromycin to resolve the infection.
-Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain. -Doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can be very much relieving.
-You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat.
-Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine.
-Gargle with antiseptic solution like few drops of Betadine in water.
-Chew Vitamin C pellets to boost up the immunity.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can Sore Throat Along With Body Ache And Vomiting Be Treated?

Hi, As per your complain Flu like symptoms like aching body, sore throat can be due to viral infection however there can be secondary bacterial infection. For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist or an ENT expert and get evaluated. He can do investigations like Throat swab culture can help in diagnosis. You can be advised: -Antibiotics like Augmentin OR Azithromycin to resolve the infection. -Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain. -Doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can be very much relieving. -You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat. -Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine. -Gargle with antiseptic solution like few drops of Betadine in water. -Chew Vitamin C pellets to boost up the immunity. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.