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What Causes Pain And White Patches In Throat?

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Posted on Mon, 17 Nov 2014
Question: have sore throat and white patches and red bumps in my throat
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This is bacterial pharyngitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

This is bacterial pharyngitis.White patches are ulcers covered with sluff.Bumps are inflamed areas.

Few things that can help are -
1.warm salt water gargles - helps reducing sluff.
2.Anesthetic gargle-will reduce pain so that you can eat.
3.Glycerine gel- relieve symptoms.
4.Antibiotics- clear the infection.
5.Vitamin B12 - healing.

Try this and you should be fine.Take rest more than you regularly do.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir (5 minutes later)
i have gerd problem from last 4 month, i am getting continuous burping
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
GERD can be precursor of this.

Detailed Answer:
Mouth and throat are not designed to handle stoamch content, so yout GERD might predisposing this sore throat.As suggested please take tretment for sore throat and mouth ulcers.

The GERD treatment is basically directed towards reducing acid production or neutralizing it.
A use of antacid like (ranitidine) can give relief within in short duration, however action last for shorter duration. Proton pump inhibitor(Prilosec) reduce acid formation and have comparatively longer duration of action.

Pro-motility drugs (metoclopramide ) can be used. They increase the pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter and strengthen the contractions of the esophagus.

Foam barriers provide a unique form of treatment for GERD. Foam barriers are tablets that are composed of an antacid and a foaming agent.

Life style changes which can be extremely helpful and include - avoid spicy food,smoking,caffeine,alcohol,smoking, large meals, sleep immediate after meal and stress. Some case antibiotic treatment may be considered if h pylori infection is suspected.

In severe case surgical option like fundoplication and other techniques strengthening lower esophageal sphincter may be considered.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir (19 minutes later)
kindly tell me medicine for sore throat and white patches and red bumps

have burning sensation in throat and breathing time irratation
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir (27 hours later)
Brief Answer:
antibiotics and Tantum gargle

Detailed Answer:
Take azithromycin and Tantum gargle. Regards
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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What Causes Pain And White Patches In Throat?

Brief Answer: This is bacterial pharyngitis. Detailed Answer: Hello, This is bacterial pharyngitis.White patches are ulcers covered with sluff.Bumps are inflamed areas. Few things that can help are - 1.warm salt water gargles - helps reducing sluff. 2.Anesthetic gargle-will reduce pain so that you can eat. 3.Glycerine gel- relieve symptoms. 4.Antibiotics- clear the infection. 5.Vitamin B12 - healing. Try this and you should be fine.Take rest more than you regularly do. Regards