i have swollen glands in throat, earache, mild but constant headache, maybe a slight fever, loss of appetite, and fatigue.
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That sounds like it could be it.  You must go to the doctor so they can do the test.  The quicker you go, the easier it will be on you.  In more advanced stages, the sores on the throat become so painful it is extremely difficult to swallow.  I also recommend asking for a penicillin injection if the test comes back positive.  It hurts, but it works very fast and you do not have to swallow pills that will hurt your throat.
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This is a common symptom of pharyngitis, or inflammation of the back of the throat.  The nerves cross-over with some of those to the ear canal, so pain in the throat can be referred to the ear and pain in the ear can be referred to the throat.  If you have pain when you swallow, it is likely the throat.  On occasion, inflammation of the throat can also affect the normal drainage of the middle ear, but the ear pain would be constant throbbing with pressure, which can be unbearable (not just noticeable with swallowing).\n\nAlthough strep throat is possible, pharyngitis is usually VIRAL, and antibiotics will not help.  Warning signs of strep throat include high (103+) fevers, body aches, swollen lymph nodes in the neck and foul breath.  Viral pharyngitis usually resolves within a few days if you tough it out.  Fevers, chills, body aches or inability to swallow your own saliva are all worrisome signs which should be seen right away.  Otherwise, you can go with a diet of warm liquids, get some lozenges, and take it easy for a few days.\n\nHope you feel better soon!
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The most common reason for swollen lymph glands is infection.  But they can also be caused by Immune or auto-immune disorders, and cancer such as Hodgkins disease or non-Hodgkins lymphoma.\nYou didn't say where you felt your swollen lymph node, and that could make a difference.\nIf you continue to be concerned ask your physician about these possible tests:  Liver function tests, kindey function tests, cbc with differential, lymph-node biopsy, chest x-ray, and liver-spleen scan.\nIf your physician isn't answering your questions or you have doubts about your health care.  I would possibly get a second opinion on the matter.
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i'd almost say the flu. i wouldn't worry about it. all you can do is wait it out. just drink a lot of water and lay down. get well soon! and please feel free to IM me whenever you want.
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It is probably a swollen lymph node if it is under the angle of the mandile (corner of the jaw, and in front of the sternoclediomastoid muscle (the one from the bottom of the back of the ear (the mastoid bone) that goes down to the middile of the sternum (breastbone) at the notch. Check to see if when you crane your neck forward the lump is just in front of the muscle that becomes prominent as you push your head forward - if so it increases the likelihood it is a harmless lymph node swelling - not all lymph node enlargements are harmless though (and it will need to be seen by a physician). Harmless causes include reactive lymph node from tonisllitis, viral pharyiogitis, cystic acne chanegs, tooth infections and more.\n\nOther masses in the neck include thyroid masses (cysts and tumors) salivary masses (inferior parotid gland or submandibular gland, epidermal inclusion cysts and more.\n\nI think the biggest reason to see a docotr is to make sure an alien spider did not lay eggs under your skin in that area while you were sleeping last night. (just kidding)\n\nGood luck. Go see the doctor, but don't loose sleep over this - it is probably harmless.
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Gonna have to go to the doc for this one, Hon.  It could be a couple of things.  Maybe, an inner ear infection.  And you would need antibiotics.
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Throat swelling should never be taken lightly, since it can be a symptom of anaphylaxis. Not to mention your throat can close completely on you, cutting off your breathing.\n\nBoth are symptoms of systemic mast cell disease. Definitely consult a doctor.
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you may have something wrong with your ears i would go to your g.p and tell him your symptoms it could be verdigo
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You may have an ear infection
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If unshakeable fatigue, fever, and a relentless sore throat have you living from nap to nap, there’s a chance you have infectious mononucleosis. But don’t let the mere mention of mono bring to mind horrors such as months of bed rest, banishment from all sports, quarantine from roommates and friends, or dropping out for the semester!\n\nSome Facts About Mono:\n• Most people who get mono are up and around within two weeks, often sooner.\n• There’s no need to quarantine someone with mono. People with mono rarely give the disease to roommates or friends with whom they have only casual contact.\n• While strenuous exercise and contact sports my be discouraged for one to two months after you get mono, other activities can be resumed earlier.\n\nWhat Is Infectious Mononucleosis\nInfectious mononucleosis (commonly called mono) is an illness that can be caused by several agents. The Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) causes more than 95 percent of cases among adolescents and adults. EBV is usually in the body 30-50 days before an infected person develops symptoms. Early symptoms can include feeling rundown, loss of appetite, and slight headaches. After three to five days, acute symptoms usually become apparent. These may include sore throat, fatigue, swollen glands, fever, muscle aches, and sometimes a skin rash. The spleen is often enlarged and some liver enzyme changes occur. Not all of these symptoms are present in every case, however.\n\nHow Do I Know If I Have Mono?\nIf your symptoms resemble the ones described here, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have mono. But you should visit a health professional who will evaluate your symptoms and possibly test your blood for mono antibodies. It is often necessary to wait until you’ve been sick for five to seven days before mono tests can be run, because it can take at least that long for mono antibodies in the blood to reach detectable levels.\n\nPreliminary screening tests for mono can give results within a day or two. If you test negative for mono but your symptoms continue to suggest that you have the infection, your health professional may repeat the test. Even with the most accurate tests, about 15 percent of adolescents and adults who have mono will test negative at first. This can happen when a person fails to produce antibodies for mono. Other, more specific blood tests may be given in these cases.\n\nHow Did I Get Mono?\nInfectious mononucleosis is spread through saliva, hence its nickname—the “kissing disease.” Even though this means the disease is almost always spread through intimate contact, don’t be surprised if you can’t figure out who gave you the infection. People with mono can only recall contact with another infected person in about six percent of cases, according to recent studies.\n\nIt can be hard to tell who passed the infection to you because only about a third of the people who become infected with EBV develop classic mono. An infected person who never gets ill can unknowingly give the virus to others. Also, people who have had mono can still have the virus in their saliva long after the illness is over. Typically, the virus is present in the saliva for about 30-45 days, but in some people it can appear on and off in the saliva for up to 18 months. A majority of cases probably are contracted through intimate contact between a susceptible person (someone who can catch mono because they have never formed antibodies to EBV), and a healthy person who has EBV in their saliva. In most cases, people who have been infected with EBV are immune from ever getting the virus again.\n\nHow is Mono Treated?\nAntibiotics are not useful in treating viral diseases like mono. While there’s no shot or pill to cure mono, your body should be able to successfully fight the infection if you take proper care of yourself while sick. \n\nTreatment usually includes adequate rest and a pain reliever such as acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) for your fever, sore t
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yes a trip to the doctor, u could have the clap, herpes, conaria but it could be cancer
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HI. IT COULD JUST BE A IRRITATED GLAND OR LYMPHNOID ( WE HAVE TONS OF THEM IN OUR NECKS). I WOULD WAITE A FEW DAYS AND IF IT IS NOT GONE YOU SHOULD HAVE IT CHECKED. BETTER SAFE THEN SORRY. GOOD LUCK.
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Meds side effects\nLaryngitis\nTonsillitis\nMumps\nCancer\n\nCould be any number of things don't just sit there worrying about it, and asking ill informed people like us to diagnose you.... GO TO A DOCTOR :)  Let him tell you if you need to worry
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You should see an endocrinologist.  I doubt that it is cancer, but something glandular is going on?  Are the lymph nodes in your armpits swollen also?\n\nAlso, are you male or female?  Can you clench your teeth?\n\nYou should definitely see at doctor soon.  I think you're a bit young for hodgkins or any other lymphoma.  But it could be something serious (but curable).  Plus, hopefully you've had a mumps vaccination.  This is a symptom of mumps but if you were vaccinated when you were a child you will be protected from this.  However, there is an outbreak of mumps recently, so make sure you check whether you have received it or not. \n\nIf your doctor won't see you today or soon, you should probably see another doctor.  Even at 17, you have to take charge of your own health and well-being.
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Sounds to me that you've got what almost everyone else has had on the east coast ... I too have experienced what you have and had along with the ringing & ear blockage - Its a pain and you'll get very frustrated - seems to me that it appears to be a strain of the flu -\n\n1.  Air circulation (open windows as soon as you can)\n2.  Throw out your pillows and/or bed accessories or disinfect them with Lysol or Red cross spray (put them in the dryer for 1/2 hour)\n3.  Wash your linens two or three times a week\n4.  Get new toothbrushes\n5.  Get disinfectant wipes and wipe down your entire apartment or as much as you can\n6.  Antihistamines witll stop the post nasal drip that causes the build up in your lungs (where the infection is living) - just remember it puts some people to sleep - so be careful\n7.  Drink liquids (water mostly)\n8.  Get up and stretch at random times (this will help with the circulation to yoru arms and legs (it will eliviate some of the tingling/numbness you are having\n9.  Take showers - this will warm your muscles and help you breathe better and make you, in general, feel a bit better\n\nHope this helps!
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if your symptoms persist then you should see a doctor, good luck
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VERY MUCH THE SAME SYMPTOMS BUT WITH A COLD YOU HAVE SOME FEVER AND A LITTLE ACHE IN THE MUSCLE OR JOINT AREAS