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Headache around the temple area
From 3 days I am having headache around the temple area and head area around ear the intensity is medium and low range but there is a sense of discomfort and from yesterday I am feeling also sore throat(gale mei kharaash) and I also have pain in the left area of the neck I have taken disprin the first day and the rest days I have taken paracetamol 650 one at a day but the headache has not gone completely and freshness is not there what is it and how many days it will take to be completely gone and any treatment please tell before that I have drank cold drink and chilled fruit juice with ice..
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Well it could be due to multiple causes, dehydration especially as it's summer, or lack of sleep, overthinking stress, eye strain, sometimes electrolyte imbalance and many other types of headache you need to get a consultation for proper diagnosis and treatment, for the kharaash in throat use salt water gargles minimum 3 times a day, u will be better hope u get well soon.
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Daily take steam inhalation before going to bed
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Do saline gargles 4-5 times at an interval of 2-3 hours for 3 days. You’ll be perfectly fine.
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Sinus headache..migraine..vasular headache cud be the cause..kindly monitor bp...lack of sleep or hydration cud also cause the same...eye strain..office headache it cud be..
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From your symptoms it looks like you have viral or bacterial pharyngitis. Please continue paracetamol and antihistamine like allegra for relief. If fever exceeds 101 kindly consult as there may be a need for a short course of antibiotics for prompt relief
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Your symptoms could be due to a viral or bacterial pharyngitis.You can take OTC analgesics and antihistamine for a few days.Do warm water gargling with the salt 3 times a day
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✓Your symptoms currently sound more like a viral throat infection with associated headache than a serious neurological problem.
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✓Paracetamol 650 mg
2 to 3 times sos
✓Warm salt-water gargles
3-4 times daily.
Health Tips
✓Seek medical attention sooner if you develop:
Fever >101°F
- if Severe headache unlike usual
- Neck stiffness preventing chin-to-chest movement
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing
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Based on the information provided, it is suggestive of an acute viral upper respiratory tract infection (viral pharyngitis/common cold) with associated tension-type headache or reactive cervical lymph node inflammation.
Reason-
Headache around the temple and ear region for 3 days
Sore throat since yesterday
Pain on the left side of the neck
Mild to moderate intensity
No mention of high fever, vomiting, visual symptoms, or neurological deficits
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At present, based on the history provided, the condition appears more consistent with a self-limiting viral infection rather than a serious neurological disorder. A physical examination of the throat, ears, and neck would help confirm the diagnosis if symptoms continue.
Recommended Treatment-
-Paracetamol 650 mg
1 tablet every 6–8 hours as needed for headache or fever
-Warm saline gargles
3–4 times daily
-Adequate hydration
-Warm water, soups, tea
-Avoid very cold beverages for a few days
-Steam inhalation
Twice daily if nasal congestion is present
-Rest and adequate sleep
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Most viral throat infections improve within 5–7 days, though mild headache and fatigue may persist for up to 1–2 weeks
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Temple and ear-area headache with sore throat, left neck pain, and low energy after having cold drinks and iced juice is very consistent with an acute viral pharyngitis or tonsillitis triggered by cold exposure. The neck pain on the left is likely from tender lymph nodes reacting to the throat infection. Paracetamol helps with fever and pain but does not treat the underlying infection, so the headache not resolving fully is expected.
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Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation â if symptoms persist beyond 5-7 days or you develop high fever or difficulty swallowing, a throat examination and possible antibiotic course may be needed.
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Thanks for the detailed history
It needs to be evaluated further for a proper diagnosis ..
Till then go with NSAID (ibuprofen) will surely give you a certain relief
For further treatment and course you can contact me
Thanks
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Bro welcome
Better consult online
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The headache around the temple/ear region along with sore throat and neck pain may be due to an underlying throat, ear, sinus, or viral infection, but a detailed history is needed before suggesting treatment. Since your symptoms have persisted for 3 days despite medication, I would recommend a proper consultation so that the exact cause can be identified and managed appropriately. You can consult me online for a detailed assessment and personalized treatment plan. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Most likely you have a throat infection, caused due to iced fruits juice if it is from outside. Hygiene status of outside ice is not trustworthy.
Take tab azithromycin 500mg one daily for 5 days.
Tab combiflam one every 8hours for 3 days, after meals.
Tab fexofenadine 60mg morning and evening for 5 days.
Do hot saline gargles, 2 to 3 times daily.
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusion and management
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Consult for more detailed history
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Your symptoms suggestive or throat infection due to viral or bacterial cause
Next Steps
consult for further history taking and evaluation
Health Tips
avoid cold water or cold beverages,etc
take sips of lukewarm water
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Your symptoms may be due to a viral throat infection, sinus-related headache, or muscle strain around the neck.
Next Steps
Feel free to consult for further evaluation and treatment plan.
Health Tips
Stay well hydrated, take adequate rest, and avoid very cold drinks for a few days.
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Betadine gargle add 3ml solution in hot to warm water gargle it before meals two times.
Tab cefexim o200 two times after food for five days.
Tab zerodol sp three times after food for 3to5 days.
Montek lc one at night for five days.
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The sore throat mentioned mostly because of a viral infection ,but the headache could be migraine because if it is sinusitis, pain will be other areas of face. And most of the viral infection settle after 1 week.
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If the symptoms still present after 1 week, visit a doctor
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Don’t take Disprin without medical advice
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Dr. Nakshathra Prasadachandran Nair Sindhu
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This are cold symptoms
But i want furthur clinical history details .kindly consult me for getting better trearment plan
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Hi, headache with sore throat and neck discomfort is from a viral cold or strain, especially after cold drinks.
It settles in a few days with rest, warm fluids and paracetamol as needed.
No major worry if no high fever or vision issues.
Feel free to consult for further guidance.
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To understand the cause of your headache, we need to discuss your symptoms in detail and perform a physical examination. This will help us identify the type of headache and decide on the most suitable treatment for you.
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Mild to moderate headache associated with sore throat for 3 days is usually due to common viral illness. As headache doesn't get relieved with pcm 650 mg, you can take naproxen 500mg once a day and also stay hydrated, avoid chilled drinks. Feel free to connect me on practo directly for further help.
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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case
Need some more history from your side to give you better treatment plan
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Yes, the tightness, numbness, and tingling you describe in your head, hands, and feet are commonly caused by anxiety and are not permanent; they typically improve with proper anxiety management. These sensations often arise from hyperventilation (which alters blood chemistry and causes tingling), muscle tension from stress, and autonomic nervous system activation that can reduce blood flow to extremities. While frightening, such psychogenic symptoms are usually harmless and signal that your body is reacting to perceived threat rather than indicating neurological damage.
Effective treatment focuses on reducing anxiety itself: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps reframe anxious thoughts, medications like SSRIs can regulate mood, and practices such as diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness counteract hyperventilation and tension. Lifestyle adjustments—regular exercise, adequate sleep, limiting caffeine/alcohol, and grounding techniques—also reduce symptom frequency and intensity. Most people notice significant relief as their anxiety decreases, though consistency is key.
If numbness or tightness persists despite improved anxiety, worsens over time, or is accompanied by weakness, vision changes, speech difficulties, or loss of coordination, you should consult a doctor to rule out other medical conditions. A healthcare provider can evaluate whether symptoms remain anxiety-related or require further investigation, ensuring you receive appropriate care.
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Dr. Raza Amir
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7 yrs exp
Moradabad
These symptoms suggest a mild upper respiratory tract infection (viral sore throat/common cold) with associated headache and neck discomfort. Cold drinks or iced beverages may have irritated the throat but are unlikely to be the sole cause. Most viral infections improve within 5–7 days, though some symptoms can persist for up to 10–14 days
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please consult
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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Kanpur
Betadine gargle twice a day
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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Hingoli
Kindly consult for further consultation
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Dr. Mohamed Azarudeen P
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7 yrs exp
Gwalior
Good evening
As per your symptoms itâs looks like a URTI leads Mild irritation over Ear . you can start with antibiotics(Augmentin 625mg twice a day after food),Tab .Paracetamol 650 mg (SOS) .Tab.Levocetrizine at bed time
Xylometazoline drops in Both nostrils (It will helps to reduce blockage in inner tube to ear),Salt water gargling After ever meal
Next Steps
Mostly it will subside within three days If not Settled and intense Pain we can consult with ENT spl
Health Tips
Avoid Cold drinks outside foods
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Dr. Pawan Kumar Tiwari
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Varanasi
it could be
1. Viral pharyngitis/tonsillitis: Cold drinks + ice → throat irritated → sore throat + referred pain to ear/temple. Neck pain on left = lymph nodes swelling.
2. Tension headache: Throat pain + poor sleep → neck muscles tight → headache around temples + ear area.
3. Sinusitis: If you also have nose block/runny nose, facial pressure. Cold stuff can trigger it.
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Dr. Devansh Sharma
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3 yrs exp
Kangra
Hi!
It is common to have ear ache also when you have a sore throat as the inflammation causes pressure and fluid buildup in middle part of ear. It settles once the inflammation settles.
Next Steps
Take medicines as prescribed and do home remedies such as gargles or steam inhalation.
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult online
Need proper history and evaluation for further suggestions
Take tab naprosyn 500mg
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
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10 yrs exp
Bareilly
Check and monitor ur blood pressure
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Naxdom 250mg sos
Drink plenty of water
Do consult
Treat underlying infection
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Dr. Davra Kaushalkumar Dilipbhai
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Ahmedabad
Tab napra d 250 1-0-1 for 3 days
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Betadine gargle for sore throat
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Walk .
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Its sinusitis
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