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What Causes Sore Throat Along With Stiffness In The Joints?
I woke up with a terrible sore throat. My throat was swollen so that I could barely get water down. My joints were all incredibly stiff and I could barely walk. My balance is all off. If I standI have to brace myself or I ll get dizzy and drop to my knees. When I close my eyes I feel like I m falling .
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Tue, 21 Mar 2017
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Hello,
It could be a simple upper respiratory tract infection.
Consult a general practitioner and start a short course of antibiotics.
Generally, the symptoms will settle in a couple of days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It could be a simple upper respiratory tract infection.
Consult a general practitioner and start a short course of antibiotics.
Generally, the symptoms will settle in a couple of days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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