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What Causes Tiredness After Treatment Of Sore Throat?

I wen to Dr. on Friday b/c I have had fever, chills, fatigue, swollen glands, sore throat covered in white mucus that completely filled all areas of back of my throat. I am 33. He told me it was strep but didn't conduct a strep test. He gave me a Z-pack and my throat is better but I am still extremely tired. I had mono when I was 17 and I feel exactly like I did then do you think I should have some blood work?
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Hello

Welcome in H.C.M.

I have gone through your query regarding your throat infection and tiredness. As you said that your throat infection is now in better condition after taking Z-pac, though your doctor had prescribed it without any investigation for strep. Considering your complaint it will be better to carry out these investigations-

1- Culture and sensitivity of throat swab.

2- Gram's staining of throat swab.

3- ASO titre.

4- Blood- CBC, ESR, Ser bilirubin, SGPT.

5- X-Ray chest.

With the help of inferences of above investigations and their clinical co-relation with findings of physical examination one may reach to correct diagnosis that may be manage accordingly.

Regards.
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What Causes Tiredness After Treatment Of Sore Throat?

Hello Welcome in H.C.M. I have gone through your query regarding your throat infection and tiredness. As you said that your throat infection is now in better condition after taking Z-pac, though your doctor had prescribed it without any investigation for strep. Considering your complaint it will be better to carry out these investigations- 1- Culture and sensitivity of throat swab. 2- Gram s staining of throat swab. 3- ASO titre. 4- Blood- CBC, ESR, Ser bilirubin, SGPT. 5- X-Ray chest. With the help of inferences of above investigations and their clinical co-relation with findings of physical examination one may reach to correct diagnosis that may be manage accordingly. Regards.