A member asked:

Now with fever at 38.7c, bp at 138/86, hr bet 100 to 106. sore throat, painful when swallowing, took 3 paracetamols every 4 hours. should i worry?

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Dr. Hirenkumar Italia answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sore Throat: Please get evaluated. Meantime continue gargles,and Ibuprofen when needed.

Answered 9/8/2014

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes- see a doctor: Your are risking liver failure by taking potentially too may paracetamols in a day. With pain on swallowing it is important to see a doctor now before this issue gets worse - there is high chance you will be prescribed antibiotics.

Answered 9/9/2014

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