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Tiredness & Sore Throat in Children

Children will experience a sore throat and tiredness from time to time. However, when a child experiences them at the same time, medical treatment should be sought to determine the cause.

  1. Effects

    • Children who experience tiredness and a sore throat may also experience a fever, rash and headache.

    Causes

    • Causes of a sore throat and tiredness in children include infections such as glandular fever and influenza.

    Time Frame

    • The amount of time a child will experience a sore throat and tiredness will depend on the cause. However, symptoms usually resolve themselves within 10 days.

    Identification

    • To identify what is causing tiredness and a sore throat in a child, a doctor will ask what symptoms lead up to the child feeling ill. She will perform a physical examination, swab the throat to check for bacteria and order the child's blood to be drawn.

    Treatments

    • Treatments for tiredness and a sore throat in children include rest, fluids, antibiotics and sucking on throat lozenges.

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