Patient's question:
Previously, on several occasions when eating dinner, I consumed some spicy and fried foods, which made my throat very sore. I developed acute pharyngitis. Recently, I've been feeling very tired and unable to stay awake, even when I try to take a nap. I've been using medicine for three days, but it hasn't helped at all. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
The above situation may be considered acute upper respiratory tract infection. Acute upper respiratory tract infection can cause symptoms such as sore throat, fatigue, and fever. It is commonly caused by bacterial or viral infections. The toxins of bacteria or viruses can lead to symptoms like fatigue and drowsiness in patients. Specific diagnosis can be made based on the results of a complete blood count examination. Treatment mainly involves anti-infection, anti-viral, and symptomatic therapies.