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I am having a high fever of 103 degrees Fahrenheit, continuous sneezing and throat pain in the morning. Please advise.
Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

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Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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Hello,

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This seems to be a streptococcal throat infection with possible tonsillitis if you have difficulty swallowing as well. High-grade fever confirms a bacterial infection and hence, you have to be started on broad-spectrum antibiotics.

I do suggest the following medicines. Consult your doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the medicine with consent.

  1. Tablet Azithromycin 250 mg twice a day for the next five days.
  2. Tablet Crocin (Paracetamol) 650 mg twice daily for three days.
  3. Tablet Vitamin C one tablet thrice a day till the healing of throat pain.
  4. Saline warm water gargles thrice a day to reduce throat swelling. Take warm drinks and keep yourself hydrated.
  5. You should be relieved after three doses ideally. Please take rest and start cold water tepid sponging for 15 minutes for around four to five times a day to reduce the fever. Please take bed rest for the next 24 hours.

The Probable causes

The probable causes is streptococcus infection.

Differential diagnosis

1. Acute tonsillitis.

2. Pharyngitis.

Probable diagnosis

Acute pharyngitis.

Preventive measures

The preventive measures include saline warm water gargles thrice a day.

Regarding follow up

Revert back after five days.
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 25, 2018
Reviewed At May 22, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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