Hi a week and a half ago i had flu symptoms, sore throat, body aches, fever. After feeling this way for a week i went to the Dr.he did a strep test it came back negative so he sent me on my way.i ended up feeling better a few days later. My symptoms have slowly returned and i don t feel good at all and on top of it the palate of my mouth is swollen now. Any advice on what to do?
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint the symptoms of sore throat, body aches, fever and flu like symptoms seems to be due to upper respiratory tract infection, and it is viral infection and due to it only strep test that is for bacterial infection came back negative. As the symptoms are relapsing it is due to relapse of viral infection. The swelling of the palate is due to inflammation secondary to infection, and you need not worry as the infection will subside the swelling will also resolve. I would suggest you to take Tylenol for fever, decongestant like Pseudopod Chat Doctor. . You can suck throat lozenges and can also chew vitamin C pellets. Avoid spicy and hard foods. Maintain a good oral hygiene. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards.