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Sore throat
Sore throat with mild fever, fever went away in 2 days without medicine. My son also had high fever and sore throat earlier for which Dr prescribed antibiotics. Should I start antibiotics course myself as I am having pain in the throat without having any other symptoms.
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No need.. Do warm salt water gurgling
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Please consult a General Physician in your area for a physical examination of the throat.
Most of the patients of sore throat don't need antibiotics.
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ACCORDING TO YOUR QUERY AND SIGN AND SYMPTOM YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE DISEASE AND CAUSE AND IT’S BEST TREATMENT AS YOU HAVE MENTIONED AS ABOVE AS SORE THROAT
PLEASE TAKE CONSULTATION FOR BETTER EVALUATION AND BEST TREATMENT AS IT NEED COMPLETE HISTORY OF A PATIENT AS PERSONAL AND FAMILY HISTORY.
PLEASE FOLLOW ANY MEDICINE OR ADVISE AFTER CONSULTATION ONLY FROM GOOD DOCTOR.
PLEASE FOLLOW GOOD LIFESTYLE AS
- TAKE PLENTY OF FLUID
- TAKE LESS SPICY AND FATTY FOODS
- TAKE HOME MADE FOOD ONLY
DO EXERCISE REGULARLY WITH YOGA AND MEDITATION
PLEASE KEEP POSITIVE ATTITUDE TO FIGHT ANY DISEASE AND ANY PROBLEM OF YOUR LIFE.
IF YOU FIND THIS NOTE HELPFUL PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK.
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You don't need antibiotics at this point, all you need is gargles with saline water.
Two things worth mentioning, don't take antibiotics recklessly, it should be taken only if essential.
Secondly, You can't take medicines prescribed to another person with similar condition, cause a drug is prescribed after evaluating various factors, so the same drug which was beneficial for other person, could be toxic to you.
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Do gargles with lukewarm saline water
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if symptoms worsen anytime, or any additional complaint occurs, get a consult ASAP.
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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You
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Medication under prescription is advisable
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Consultation is advisable
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If symptoms are mild, you can start with
Tab. Paracetamol 500mg X 3 days
Gargle with warm saline water
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You should start Azithromycin.
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No … first of all antibiotics should not be used over the counter without prescription … and the dosage would be different for different age groups and also the type of cold and sore throat also varies weather it’s bacterial or viral and combination of drugs also varies for different kinds of conditions for the best resultss … and if the antibiotic course is not used properly then it can lead to resistance of the organism for that antibiotic such that the antibiotic doesn’t work for you the next time
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Better to consult before taking any medication
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Need age and few more details
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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What is the age of your son
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take medications.
Salt water gargling 1-1-1.
Steam inhalation 1-0-1.
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Connect please
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
- [x] According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
- [x] Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
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Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No need of anyibiotics
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Nashik
You don't need antibiotics, kindly do betadine gargle
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Dr. Rafae Taqiuddin
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Hyderabad
I hope you are feeling better now,always to treat your sore throat with basic home remedies like salt water gargle or betadine gargle
It will give you much relief even if the symptoms persists consult me @Practo
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Use basic home remedies if symptoms persist consult a General Physician
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
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12 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Connect please
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
No, you should not start an antibiotics course yourself. The symptoms you describe, like a sore throat with mild fever that went away without medicine, are common and may not require antibiotics. It's best to see a doctor, who can examine you and determine if antibiotics are necessary. Taking antibiotics without a doctor's recommendation can be harmful. It's important to get a proper medical evaluation before starting any new medication.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bareilly
Kindly connect.
Need to know age and weight.
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