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Suggest Remedy For Fever, Chills And Throbbing Sensation In Throat

Hi, I've had what I thought was a visual since Thursday evening starting with fever and chills and swollen glands. I still have the swollen glands, I can barely swollow (I usually eat my way out of sickness) and my glands in my throat are throbbing. Do you think I need an antibiotic at this point? Thanks a mill, Ciara
Thu, 31 Dec 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain it seems that you have got a viral infection leading to fever, chills and sore throat..
Difficulty in swallowing is due to inflammation in throat and tonsillitis and swollen lymph nodes are also due to infection..
There can be a secondary bacterial infection along with viral infection, therefore you can take a course of antibiotics like Azithromycin or Augmentin for 5 days..
Take Acetaminphen for fever reduction..
Take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..
Chew Vitamin C pellets and suck throat lozenges..
Do warm saline gargles and steam inhalations..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods.
Drink plenty of water and take sufficient rest..
In case of no improvement consult a General Physician and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Remedy For Fever, Chills And Throbbing Sensation In Throat

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain it seems that you have got a viral infection leading to fever, chills and sore throat.. Difficulty in swallowing is due to inflammation in throat and tonsillitis and swollen lymph nodes are also due to infection.. There can be a secondary bacterial infection along with viral infection, therefore you can take a course of antibiotics like Azithromycin or Augmentin for 5 days.. Take Acetaminphen for fever reduction.. Take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen.. Chew Vitamin C pellets and suck throat lozenges.. Do warm saline gargles and steam inhalations.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods. Drink plenty of water and take sufficient rest.. In case of no improvement consult a General Physician and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..