Daughter In Hospital Bacterial Throat Infection

[Patsy33]

My daughter had to be taken into hospital this morning, with a nasty throat infection. She felt her throat was closing up and couldn't breath properly. She's never known such a sore throat. Like swallowing glass.
Doctor has put her on a stronger antibiotic intravenously, after initially being given Pencillin, also steroid, and anti sickness drug.. She has been so poorly. Doctor said if no I.provement tomorrow, they will put camera down throat, as it's probably gone deep. I'm so worried about her. Can anyone put my mind at rest?

[choux]

I have no experience/knowledge of this Patsy, but you are welcome to ((((((()))))))

She is in the best place and I hope things are soon resolved.

[roadman]

I have had tonsillitis before it is extremely painful and uncomfortable makes you want to rip your throat out it is so uncomfortable but it is pretty much harmless and will pass i think this shows how sensitive that area of the body is hopefully the situation isnt as bad as how your daughter feels but instead due to the part of the body that is very sensitive it can feel worse i wish all the luck for her and you

[Lie-in King]

Sorry, I can't offer anything but my best wishes to your daughter & ((you)). I'm sure they'll discover the problem quickly & she's in the right place for further treatment x

[Patsy33]

Thank you both. I live quite away from her. Doctor said it's not her tonsils, the infection has gone quite deep back of throat. Just hope anti biotics kick in quick. :-)

[Patsy33]

Thanks LIK :-)

[choux]

Hopefully Sqad with his ENT background will see this, Patsy.

[Sqad]

At this stage.......no big deal and will probably br improved by tomorrow morning.
The only "fly in the ointment " is if she has developed acute epiglottitis which could impair her breathing.
Only the next 24 hours of observations will define that diagnosis.
If in the unlikely situation she has developed epiglottitis then she will need incubating.
She is on the correct medical regime and the estimated 24 hours will answer all your questions.

[Sqad]

Intubating.

[emily1890]

Please keep us updated on how she is doing.

(((((hugs)))))

[Patsy33]

Thanks sqad. Blood works were done earlier today, showed bacterial infection, that's when her anti biotics were changed. Hope it's not epiglottitis, and she will start to respond to anti biotics soon.

[Patsy33]

Thanks Emily x

[anneasquith]

The only item of knowledge I have is that I/v antibiotics work quickly. I’m assuming she is quite young. That alone will be a bonus in the recovery period. I would say ‘ don’t worry’ but that would be stupid . Best wishes to you all .

[anneasquith]

The steroids should help enormously. ( I hope sqad agrees with me ) . !

[johnny.5]

my daughter who is now 18 had the same this time last year she was kept in hospital overnight given antibiotics and was kept in for observation but she is now ok but I'm still not entirely sure what caused it .
my first thought was mumps as very similar symptoms but tested twice and negative
hope your daughter gets well soon

[Sqad]

anne.....steroids ESSENTIAL, particularly if it is acute epiglottitis.

[anneasquith]

I knew that sqad. :-)

[Mamyalynne]

Poor young lady, I hope it's soon under control and she feels better.

Hard for you but try not to worry too much x

[Patsy33]

Thanks, Anne, Jonny, Mamya x
I'm feeling a bit more relaxed now. Doesn't help being far away from her.

[Patsy33]

I remember you saying about your daughter, Jonny. Glad she came out of it ok :-)

[jennyjoan]

As Sqad and Anne has said - not that I have ever taken them - I believe Steroids are absolutely brilliant and she will feel better soon. wish you well Patsy.

Sister was on them for a chest problem and they gave her steroids - she called them magic.