What causes sore throat after a high fever?
Patient: I have many puss pockets in the back of my throat. It is very difficult to swallow and eat, yesterday I had a high fever and the chills but now it is only the sore throat that remains. I chewed tabacco for 5 months then I quit. Do you think it is anything to worry about? Doctor: Hi,Thank you for asking in HCM,You are most likely suffering from a throat infection, responsible for your sore throat and fever both. Fever occurs due to your body's protective mechanism against the infection. You should start with antibiotics immediately and also ward saline gargles. Once you start antibiotics, the infection should subside in 5-6 days. If it doesn't , you may have to undergo furthur investigations. As far as tobacco chewing is concerned, tabacco is a cancer causing substance and the as such depends on a number of factors like the amount you consumed, the duration, the type. But the problem you are describing appears to me most likely as bacterial infection, which can be cured by antibiotics.Hope this solves your query. Feel free to ask for any doubts.Regards,Dr. Sridhar Reddy