Sore throat and swollen glands for 6 weeks
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Hi there, I've been experiencing sore and dry throat, swollen lymph nodes on the left side of my neck, and yellow phlegm for nearly 6 weeks. This couple of days I start to realize my left jaw is a bit swollen too and i get occasionally mild headache (only on the left). Went to three GPs in the past six weeks, did a throat swab, confirmed that it is not a baterial infection, they all think it's a viral infection and that I don't need any further treatment. It's starting to worry me. Should I go see a specialist?
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rocky31676 marco80541
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Therefore you should have been prescribed an anti-viral.
A specialist is definitely required to took at this.
marco80541 rocky31676
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Thank you so much for your response! I'll go to the doctor again tomorrow. I'm just scared it could be hyperthyroidism / tumor / throat cancer / salivary glands dysfunction. Do you think it could possibly be any of these?
rocky31676 marco80541
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alex22638 marco80541
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I would go to your GP again (whichever one you liked the most), and emphasize the length of time you've been suffering and demand to be treated or be seen by a specialist. I agree with the other response, you may need antivirals. I hope you feel better soon!
marco80541 alex22638
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Thank you so much for your response! I'll go to the doctor again tomorrow, and I'll definitely request for at least a specialist referral! I'm just scared it could be hyperthyroidism / tumor / throat cancer / salivary glands dysfunction. Do you think it could possibly be any of these?