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Throat infection, sore throat

2018-04-30 03:51:32
Hello, my son is six years old and suffering from throat pain, he keeps crying. He has fever also due to pain. Unable to eat and drink anything. Plz suggest some medicine.
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He seems to be suffering from acute pharyngo-tonsillitis which is a common type of throat infection in children. He may need to take antibiotics and painkillers along with antiseptic mouth gargle for few days
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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