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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Tonsils, Fever And Severe Body Aches

Hi, I had some swelling in my tonsils recently and a bit of pain while swallowing and in my ears. My throat does not really bother me unless I am swallowing, but it is not a burning pain, it is more of a muscular pain like that of my ears/ tonsils. I had a fever and severe body aches earlier this week ( it peaked at 100.6) but those symptoms have been gone for a couple of days, but the throat/ tonsil problems were not an issue when I had the other symptoms. I have a picture of my throat/ tonsils that I can attach. I did get a flu test at my doctor's office which came back negative this past week. I would like to know what I might have. Thanks! -David (age 19)
posted on Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain it seems that you have a viral infection leading to sore throat, fever and difficulty in swallowing..
Nothing to worry as it will be resolved soon as the virus will complete its cycle..
There may be a secondary bacterial infection along with Viral..
I would suggest you to take a course of antibiotics like Azithromycin, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, fever reducer like Tylenol..
Do warm saline gargles, steam inhalations and use a humidifier in your room as humid air will soothe the throat..
You can also chew Vitamin C pellets, suck throat lozenges and drink plenty of warm water..
You can also avoid chilled and spicy foods..
In case of no resolution in a week consult an Otolaryngologist and he can advise you throat swab culture and blood tests to rule out the cause and treat accordingly.

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Tonsils, Fever And Severe Body Aches

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you have a viral infection leading to sore throat, fever and difficulty in swallowing.. Nothing to worry as it will be resolved soon as the virus will complete its cycle.. There may be a secondary bacterial infection along with Viral.. I would suggest you to take a course of antibiotics like Azithromycin, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, fever reducer like Tylenol.. Do warm saline gargles, steam inhalations and use a humidifier in your room as humid air will soothe the throat.. You can also chew Vitamin C pellets, suck throat lozenges and drink plenty of warm water.. You can also avoid chilled and spicy foods.. In case of no resolution in a week consult an Otolaryngologist and he can advise you throat swab culture and blood tests to rule out the cause and treat accordingly. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.