Question 1

my 4yo daughter has had a sore throat for 6+ weeks. fatigue and her little eyes look like they are sinking in.?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: Beware of dehydration, children and the elderly are especially prone to this when ill.  Make sure to keep her hydrated!

Question 2

i had a sore throat for 6 weeks.   it was on and off but mostly on.   i tried prilosec but it had no impact.  in week 6 i got a head cold and took zpac but it had no impact.  the doctor said it is red and mild irritation.  it is only on the left side.  is

Accepted Answer

Viral pharyngitis.: Get some over-the-counter medications to sooth your throat such as spray inside of the throat or cepacol lozenges. Do some salt water gargle. It can take up to 10 days to go on it's on. No need to antibiotic. Take care.

Question 3

sore throat for 6 weeks! am i dying? i also have runny nose nose and cough, i'm 18, my mother say its likely a virus! i've never had one!

Accepted Answer

You are not dying: You have allergies or a common cold virus. Both should clear up without too much time or worry.

Question 4

hi about a year ago i had three sore throats in six weeks a mix of bacterial and viral, ever since i have had small red dots on the back of my tongue?

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Red dots: Dots on the back of the tongue are normal;larger taste buds. If you are worried have your dentist or oral surgeon/md take a look. 5 min for piece of mind. Go west ham united even though they are being relegated.

Question 5

sore throat swollen glands 6 weeks blood work bun is 37.7  urea nitrogen 26 creantinitie 0.69 gfr>90. what may be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor. It may have been a viral infection and you may choose to watch and wait. It swollen glands are regressing, fine. If the glands become larger or more glands enlarge,  you get fever, or weight loos, see doctor.

Question 6

sore throat for 6 weeks.trying amoxicillin for possible sinus infection (but no other sinus symptoms). nose bleeds weekly + for 6mo. have hpv.  do red nodules in profile pic look worrisome? precancer?

Accepted Answer

Nasal cancer at your: Age is low probability.  You may have post nasal drip with inflammed tonsils(or not).  Nasal steroids, generic flonase, at night peridot to bed will turn your post nasal drip into an antiinflammatory gruel.  That would be my suggestion? Hard to pick up picture but pharyngeal cancer at age 31 is reare while post nasal drip very common.  Good luck, man, but try the flonase.

Question 7

any advice? i have had a sore throat for 6 days now?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: For significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician &amp; get a strep throat test &amp; culture. Antibiotics are imperative for Strep Throat.  Try saltwater gargles. Mix tsp of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle w this several times/day. You can gargle w Aloe Vera juice a couple of times per day. A mix of chamomile tea w honey &amp; a small amt of lemon juice helps.

Question 8

what can i give my 6 week old for a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

How do you know?: 6 week olds don't usually get sore throats (pharyngitis) unless their mom has it too. If it does occur, it's almost always viral. The only concern in this era is whooping cough.  If the baby is having trouble sucking, then tylenol (acetaminophen) should relieve his pain so he can eat.

Question 9

i have had a sore throat 6 days should i go doctors?

Accepted Answer

Sore Throat: For significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician  now &amp; get a strep throat test &amp; culture. Antibiotics are imperative for Strep Throat.  If it isn't better in another day seeing a physician would be reasonable. In the meant time- Try saltwater gargles. Mix tsp of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle w this several times/day.

Question 10

help? i have had a sore throat 6 days should i go doctors?

Accepted Answer

Although it may be: Viral - if significantly sore it would be worth getting checked for strep or mono. For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician ; get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. 
Try saltwater gargles.

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My 4yo daughter has had a sore throat for 6+ weeks. fatigue and her little eyes look like they are sinking in.?

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I had a sore throat for 6 weeks. it was on and off but mostly on. i tried prilosec but it had no impact. in week 6 i got a head cold and took zpac but it had no impact. the doctor said it is red and mild irritation. it is only on the left side. is

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Sore throat for 6 weeks! am i dying? i also have runny nose nose and cough, i'm 18, my mother say its likely a virus! i've never had one!

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Hi about a year ago i had three sore throats in six weeks a mix of bacterial and viral, ever since i have had small red dots on the back of my tongue?

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Sore throat swollen glands 6 weeks blood work bun is 37.7 urea nitrogen 26 creantinitie 0.69 gfr>90. what may be wrong?

A member asked:

Sore throat for 6 weeks.trying amoxicillin for possible sinus infection (but no other sinus symptoms). nose bleeds weekly + for 6mo. have hpv. do red nodules in profile pic look worrisome? precancer?

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Any advice? i have had a sore throat for 6 days now?

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What can i give my 6 week old for a sore throat?

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I have had a sore throat 6 days should i go doctors?

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Help? i have had a sore throat 6 days should i go doctors?

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