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What Cause Headaches,sore Throat And Chest Pain After Hysterectomy?
hi, i have just had a hysterectomy 3 and a half weeks ago. I found out i had an infection a week ago and took a course of antibiotics which i finished on sunday night. Today now i have headaches, a sore throat and chest and still have some yellowish discharge, could i still have the infection?
Mon, 17 Oct 2016
Hi welcome to the health care magic
According to history yes you can still have infection
Your work up done as follow....
-Throat and pharynx examination
-Blood culture if needed
-Throat swab culture
-Chest x ray
-CBC etc
According to report specific antibiotic can be given
Salt water gargle helpful
Avoid excess spicy foods and fried foods
Drink more water
Consult physician for examination
Take care
According to history yes you can still have infection
Your work up done as follow....
-Throat and pharynx examination
-Blood culture if needed
-Throat swab culture
-Chest x ray
-CBC etc
According to report specific antibiotic can be given
Salt water gargle helpful
Avoid excess spicy foods and fried foods
Drink more water
Consult physician for examination
Take care
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