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What Causes High Fever Along With Sore Throat And Headaches In A Child?

My 7 year old daughter has been exhibiting cold like symptoms, running nose ( clear drainage) sore throat, mild cough, fever of around 101. Had these symptoms for about 3 days, then appeared better. Next day fever back at 101, headache and sore throat. Now I see 3 little pimples on her face, nose cheek. Throat does not look terribly red. She is quite tired. Receives relief from Tylenol and Motrin. Hate to take her into the doc to have them tell me it is a virus. Thoughts?
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you daughter have symptoms of high fever along with sore throat and headaches which is because of streptococcal infection leading to strep throat. It is leading to granular pharyngitis. It could be due to poor and compromised immunity of body. Need not to worry. I would advise you to take few preventive measures such as do warm saline gargles on daily basis 3- 4 times a day. You should do tepid sponging to avoid high fever. Visit pediatrician once and get complete examination done. Go for blood tests and sputum test as well. You should drink plenty of fluids. Take supplements rich in vitamin B12 to booster immunity. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Avoid exposure to sunlight. Take proper antibiotic course such as Levofloxacin for 5-7 days. Take anti-inflammatory drugs such as Sinarest as well.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes High Fever Along With Sore Throat And Headaches In A Child?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you daughter have symptoms of high fever along with sore throat and headaches which is because of streptococcal infection leading to strep throat. It is leading to granular pharyngitis. It could be due to poor and compromised immunity of body. Need not to worry. I would advise you to take few preventive measures such as do warm saline gargles on daily basis 3- 4 times a day. You should do tepid sponging to avoid high fever. Visit pediatrician once and get complete examination done. Go for blood tests and sputum test as well. You should drink plenty of fluids. Take supplements rich in vitamin B12 to booster immunity. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Avoid exposure to sunlight. Take proper antibiotic course such as Levofloxacin for 5-7 days. Take anti-inflammatory drugs such as Sinarest as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari