I feel sick. I feel as if my throat were to merge, and I have a headache that extends to the hair. I have been taking OTC medications for two weeks but they have not helped me . The sides of neck hurt me even to touch. I also have a lot of body aches and sensitivity to temperature changes.

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

It's time to seek medical attention. Since you have a sore throat with difficulty swallowing, swelling and tenderness (probably lymph nodes) your symptoms may be caused by an infection of the upper respiratory tract. Analysis needs to be performed for a strep throat infection. Streptococcal infection untreated can cause long-term medical complications. Mononucleosis can also have similar symptoms. The doctor will test to determine the cause of your symptoms and develop an appropriate treatment plan.