I've been sick for about a month. At the beginning I had a sore throat, fever, stuffy nose. Now my nose is just congested and i have a really bad headache. I noticed today that under my jaw is swollen and it hurts to touch. Also, my lower cheek, right above my jaw is very tender. Could this be related to my cold? And can colds even last this long? I've been feeling bad for about a month. And I've been getting colds and sinus infections at least one or two a month for the past year. Could there be something else wrong with me? I get sick all the time.
2007-09-17 15:38:37 · 6 answers · asked by fashionista876 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I took antibiotics for 10 days, and that didn't do anything.
2007-09-17 16:03:53 · update #1
You may have a sinus infection as a result of your cold. You may need some antibiotics to clear it up.
2007-09-17 15:46:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
colds when ignored or treated by self medication can last even months. no wonder why u xperience sore throat. the bacteria will spread from nasal paths to throat and , of course, mouth areas. see a doctor pls]
and yes, chicken soup has been used for treating common colds (since12th century.) It may really help. The heat, fluid, and salt may help you fight the infection.
2007-09-17 22:47:18 · answer #2 · answered by bukayo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, sinus infections can last quite awhile. You should drink plenty of fluids and get plenty of rest.
2007-09-17 22:47:40 · answer #3 · answered by Toddacanda 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel your pain. To me, carpets, ventilation systems, allergies and conditioned air are evil!
If you have the choice you might want to go live to a relative's place a few weeks and see if it changes anything to your condition.
2007-09-17 22:46:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my colds last for 6 days
2007-09-17 22:44:21 · answer #5 · answered by Zelda G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you have west nile virus, or a fungal infection which is very dangerous. Be careful go see a doctor now!!!!!
2007-09-17 22:42:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋