I'm sick- what do I have?!
Question: I'm sick- what do I have!?
I went to the doctor and he said I had Tonsillitis, he only saw me for 5 minutes!. He did not do a swab test or anything, he just looked at my throat, pressed on my upper abdomen where it hurt, and said I had tonsillitis!.
My symptoms include fever, headache, sore throat, upper abdominal pain (sharp pains), I had lower abdominal pain, as well as pain in my legs so much that I couldn't walk yesterday!. I'm 16 years old!.
Does this sound like tonsillitis to you!? I have had tonsillitis a few years ago and my throat hurt a lot worse than it does now (it hurts, but not that bad) Are there different types of tonsillitis, or is this something else!? I thought it might be mono!? But I don't see how I would get that!. Also, if someone has mono, does that mean they have herpes!? I know it is predominately caused by the Epstein- Barr virus, which is part of the herpes family!. Some information on that would be great, I would like some knowledge of the subject!. :]Www@Answer-Health@Com
My symptoms include fever, headache, sore throat, upper abdominal pain (sharp pains), I had lower abdominal pain, as well as pain in my legs so much that I couldn't walk yesterday!. I'm 16 years old!.
Does this sound like tonsillitis to you!? I have had tonsillitis a few years ago and my throat hurt a lot worse than it does now (it hurts, but not that bad) Are there different types of tonsillitis, or is this something else!? I thought it might be mono!? But I don't see how I would get that!. Also, if someone has mono, does that mean they have herpes!? I know it is predominately caused by the Epstein- Barr virus, which is part of the herpes family!. Some information on that would be great, I would like some knowledge of the subject!. :]Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
It sounds very much like mono!. I had upper abdominal pain when I had it (that's where your liver and spleen are and they can swell with mono) and the lower abdominal pain could be explained by swollen lymph nodes you have there!.
I'd go back to your doctor, because it really doesn't sound like tonsilitis!. Can't imagine why your doctor would think it was (though your tonsils do swell with mono, the other symptoms would hardly seem to fit)!. It only took my doctor to feel for my swollen glands to diagnose me with mono!.
Though you can't do anything about it anyway, it would only be to diagnose it!. Drink plenty of fluids, get plenty of rest, take vitamins and avoid contact sport!.
Yes, the Epstein-Barr virus is part of the herpes family, but no, herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus!. Separate virus, just same family group!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I'd go back to your doctor, because it really doesn't sound like tonsilitis!. Can't imagine why your doctor would think it was (though your tonsils do swell with mono, the other symptoms would hardly seem to fit)!. It only took my doctor to feel for my swollen glands to diagnose me with mono!.
Though you can't do anything about it anyway, it would only be to diagnose it!. Drink plenty of fluids, get plenty of rest, take vitamins and avoid contact sport!.
Yes, the Epstein-Barr virus is part of the herpes family, but no, herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus!. Separate virus, just same family group!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
The doc has diagnosed tonsillitis
He sees so many cases that he only needs to look, to know what you have wrong with you(That's his job)
If it is bacterial he will have given you a prescription for antibiotics
If viral ,nothing as vruses don't respond to antibiotics!.
Did he also tell you to rest, drink lots of fluids, take 2 paracetamol 4x a day --(no more than 8 in a day)
It is natural to ache and feel grotty if you're body is fighting an infection!.
Tuck yourself up in bed for a day!Www@Answer-Health@Com
He sees so many cases that he only needs to look, to know what you have wrong with you(That's his job)
If it is bacterial he will have given you a prescription for antibiotics
If viral ,nothing as vruses don't respond to antibiotics!.
Did he also tell you to rest, drink lots of fluids, take 2 paracetamol 4x a day --(no more than 8 in a day)
It is natural to ache and feel grotty if you're body is fighting an infection!.
Tuck yourself up in bed for a day!Www@Answer-Health@Com
the dr!. has probably had many cases of the same thing and symptoms come in his office tonslitis does get around!. dont listen to these people trying to scare you!. he is a dr!. and knows what he is doing!. and has seen this a million times before do what he asks first if it doesnt work go back!. your not dying yet!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Could be Laryngitis- here's a link have a look-
http://www!.nhsdirect!.nhs!.uk/articles/art!.!.!.
Get well soon!Www@Answer-Health@Com
http://www!.nhsdirect!.nhs!.uk/articles/art!.!.!.
Get well soon!Www@Answer-Health@Com
sounds like aids to me!.!.!. get a bloodtestWww@Answer-Health@Com
yeah!.!. Its probably death!. I hear thats going around!.!.!.
good luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
good luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
"The main symptom of tonsillitis is a sore throat!. However, other common symptoms that you may have include:
* red and swollen tonsils,
* pain on swallowing,
* fever (which can be very high in young children),
* coughing,
* headaches,
* tiredness,
* pain in your ears, or neck,
* white pus filled spots on your tonsils, and
* swollen lymph nodes (glands) in your neck!.
Less common symptoms of tonsillitis may include the following:
* vomiting,
* constipation,
* a 'furry' tongue,
* bad breath, and
* difficulty opening your mouth!.
Younger children may also complain of a tummy ache which can be caused by the swelling of the lymph nodes (glands) in the abdomen (stomach)!.
The symptoms of tonsillitis may vary depending on whether the infection is caused by a virus or by bacteria!. If your tonsillitis is caused by a virus, such as the flu virus, you may have other flu symptoms, such as a runny nose, and aches in your body!. If your tonsillitis is caused by bacteria, you may have a skin rash, or a flushed face!.
If you think that you have tonsillitis, you should see your GP!. They will examine your throat and ask you questions about your symptoms!. Based on your symptoms, the appearance of your throat and tonsils, and the presence of swollen glands in your neck, your GP will decide whether your tonsillitis is viral or bacterial!.
SOMETIMES your GP will use a throat swab (which looks like a long cotton bud) to take a small sample of mucus from your tonsils!. This will be taken for laboratory analysis but the results can take a few days to return!. Samples are mainly used for patients in high-risk groups (such as those with damage to their immune system) or if previous treatment has failed!. A throat swab may also be used to tell if tonsillitis is caused by streptococcal bacteria, but it can often be difficult to ascertain whether the person is a carrier of the infection, or is actually infected!.
In some cases, your GP will also do a blood test to check your blood count, or a Monospot test, which is a blood test that checks for glandular fever!.
If you have tonsillitis, there are a number of things that you can do to help yourself!. Make sure that you:
* get plenty of rest, and
* have plenty to eat and drink - even if you find it painful to swallow (becoming hungry and dehydrated can make other symptoms, such as headaches and tiredness, worse)!.
Whether your tonsillitis is caused by a virus or by bacteria, it is likely that your immune system will clear the infection within a few days!. Treatments, such as painkillers and antibiotics (in cases of bacterial tonsillitis), may help to ease your symptoms!. However, if your symptoms are particularly severe, and you have recurring bouts of tonsillitis, surgery may be an option!.
Treating viral tonsillitis
As most cases of tonsillitis are caused by a virus, they do not respond to antibiotics!. They will usually go away on their own, but you can take paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease symptoms such as pain, headaches and fever!.
When taking medication, you should always follow the instructions on the packet to ensure that you are taking the correct dosage at the right time intervals!. This will ensure that it is effective in controlling your symptoms!. You should not take ibuprofen if you have a history of stomach ulcers, indigestion, asthma, or kidney disease!. If you are pregnant, do not take ibuprofen and only take paracetamol as instructed by your GP, or midwife!. Children under 16 years of age should not take aspirin!.
There are also treatments available from pharmacies that can soothe a sore throat, such as lozenges and oral sprays!. Some people find that gargling with a mild antiseptic solution can help to relieve a sore throat, although research regarding the effectiveness of gargling as a treatment method is limited!.
Treating bacterial tonsillitis
Antibiotics can be used to treat bacterial tonsillitis, such as that caused by streptococcal bacteria!. However, research has shown that the effects of using antibiotics to treat the symptoms of a sore throat are limited!. The results of a clinical study showed that the maximum benefit was seen by day three, and that, on average, the illness time was only reduced by about one day!.
Surgery
If you have recurring bouts of tonsillitis (five or more in a year) or it is severe enough to interfere with your everyday life, your GP may suggest removing your tonsils!. This is done in an operation known as a tonsillectomy!.
A tonsillectomy is done under a general anaesthetic which means that you will be asleep during the procedure!. Your mouth will be held open so that your surgeon can see your tonsils, and no cuts will be made in your skin!. Your surgeon will then use special scissors to remove your tonsils before closing the wound with dissolvable stitches!. In some tonsillectomies, newer methods may be used to remove the tonsils, such as laser surgery, ultrasound, or freezing!. If surgery is recommended, your surgeon will discuss the options with you!.
As is the case with any type of surgery, there are risks associated with a tonsillectomy, such as excessive bleeding, and the effects of anaesthesia!. However, many thousands of tonsillectomies are performed every year without any problems!.
Although surgery can help people with severe, or recurring tonsillitis, having your tonsils removed will not guarantee that throat infections will be prevented in the future!." - NHS Direct website
All of your symptoms sounds like viral tonsillitis, your doctor is a doctor, he didn't go to med school for 5 years to misdiagnose something as simple as tonsillitis, doctors see millions of cases of tonsillitis a year (slight exaggeration but you get the point) he knows what hes talking about!.
My doctor only has to look at my throat and check my glands to tell me whether I have tonsillitis or strep throat!.
Just get loads of rest, keep drinking loads of fluidWww@Answer-Health@Com
* red and swollen tonsils,
* pain on swallowing,
* fever (which can be very high in young children),
* coughing,
* headaches,
* tiredness,
* pain in your ears, or neck,
* white pus filled spots on your tonsils, and
* swollen lymph nodes (glands) in your neck!.
Less common symptoms of tonsillitis may include the following:
* vomiting,
* constipation,
* a 'furry' tongue,
* bad breath, and
* difficulty opening your mouth!.
Younger children may also complain of a tummy ache which can be caused by the swelling of the lymph nodes (glands) in the abdomen (stomach)!.
The symptoms of tonsillitis may vary depending on whether the infection is caused by a virus or by bacteria!. If your tonsillitis is caused by a virus, such as the flu virus, you may have other flu symptoms, such as a runny nose, and aches in your body!. If your tonsillitis is caused by bacteria, you may have a skin rash, or a flushed face!.
If you think that you have tonsillitis, you should see your GP!. They will examine your throat and ask you questions about your symptoms!. Based on your symptoms, the appearance of your throat and tonsils, and the presence of swollen glands in your neck, your GP will decide whether your tonsillitis is viral or bacterial!.
SOMETIMES your GP will use a throat swab (which looks like a long cotton bud) to take a small sample of mucus from your tonsils!. This will be taken for laboratory analysis but the results can take a few days to return!. Samples are mainly used for patients in high-risk groups (such as those with damage to their immune system) or if previous treatment has failed!. A throat swab may also be used to tell if tonsillitis is caused by streptococcal bacteria, but it can often be difficult to ascertain whether the person is a carrier of the infection, or is actually infected!.
In some cases, your GP will also do a blood test to check your blood count, or a Monospot test, which is a blood test that checks for glandular fever!.
If you have tonsillitis, there are a number of things that you can do to help yourself!. Make sure that you:
* get plenty of rest, and
* have plenty to eat and drink - even if you find it painful to swallow (becoming hungry and dehydrated can make other symptoms, such as headaches and tiredness, worse)!.
Whether your tonsillitis is caused by a virus or by bacteria, it is likely that your immune system will clear the infection within a few days!. Treatments, such as painkillers and antibiotics (in cases of bacterial tonsillitis), may help to ease your symptoms!. However, if your symptoms are particularly severe, and you have recurring bouts of tonsillitis, surgery may be an option!.
Treating viral tonsillitis
As most cases of tonsillitis are caused by a virus, they do not respond to antibiotics!. They will usually go away on their own, but you can take paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease symptoms such as pain, headaches and fever!.
When taking medication, you should always follow the instructions on the packet to ensure that you are taking the correct dosage at the right time intervals!. This will ensure that it is effective in controlling your symptoms!. You should not take ibuprofen if you have a history of stomach ulcers, indigestion, asthma, or kidney disease!. If you are pregnant, do not take ibuprofen and only take paracetamol as instructed by your GP, or midwife!. Children under 16 years of age should not take aspirin!.
There are also treatments available from pharmacies that can soothe a sore throat, such as lozenges and oral sprays!. Some people find that gargling with a mild antiseptic solution can help to relieve a sore throat, although research regarding the effectiveness of gargling as a treatment method is limited!.
Treating bacterial tonsillitis
Antibiotics can be used to treat bacterial tonsillitis, such as that caused by streptococcal bacteria!. However, research has shown that the effects of using antibiotics to treat the symptoms of a sore throat are limited!. The results of a clinical study showed that the maximum benefit was seen by day three, and that, on average, the illness time was only reduced by about one day!.
Surgery
If you have recurring bouts of tonsillitis (five or more in a year) or it is severe enough to interfere with your everyday life, your GP may suggest removing your tonsils!. This is done in an operation known as a tonsillectomy!.
A tonsillectomy is done under a general anaesthetic which means that you will be asleep during the procedure!. Your mouth will be held open so that your surgeon can see your tonsils, and no cuts will be made in your skin!. Your surgeon will then use special scissors to remove your tonsils before closing the wound with dissolvable stitches!. In some tonsillectomies, newer methods may be used to remove the tonsils, such as laser surgery, ultrasound, or freezing!. If surgery is recommended, your surgeon will discuss the options with you!.
As is the case with any type of surgery, there are risks associated with a tonsillectomy, such as excessive bleeding, and the effects of anaesthesia!. However, many thousands of tonsillectomies are performed every year without any problems!.
Although surgery can help people with severe, or recurring tonsillitis, having your tonsils removed will not guarantee that throat infections will be prevented in the future!." - NHS Direct website
All of your symptoms sounds like viral tonsillitis, your doctor is a doctor, he didn't go to med school for 5 years to misdiagnose something as simple as tonsillitis, doctors see millions of cases of tonsillitis a year (slight exaggeration but you get the point) he knows what hes talking about!.
My doctor only has to look at my throat and check my glands to tell me whether I have tonsillitis or strep throat!.
Just get loads of rest, keep drinking loads of fluidWww@Answer-Health@Com