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Sore throat
Good evening,
I am suffering from sore throat and little heaviness at forehead area and eyes area.
Body temperature is 99 F .
Taking sinarest twice a day.
Is this a bacterial or viral infection ?
Kindly help me to recover.
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It could be viral, but if symptoms are not coming down or worsening, it indicates secondary bacterial infection. Please consult
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consultation if not better
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Most likely viral infection.Continue Sinarest and do salt water gargles and steam inhalation.If symptoms worsen,it could be due to secondary bacterial infection and you will have to take antibiotics
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It may be acute pharyngitis. You need antibiotic treatment. Consultion needed
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Dr. Shradha Chandra
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Bareilly
U must be having pharyngitis... Kindly take consultation for treatment
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