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What Causes Soreness On Left Front Side Of Neck?
Question: Yes i am a female 66 years old and i woke up yesterday and the left front side of my neck is sore. i thought i was getting a sore throat but it is not that. My right side is fine and does no hurt when i swallow. thank you
Brief Answer:
May be tonsillitis.Start Warm saline gargle.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
You seem to be having upper respiratory tract infection, may be tonsillitis.
Start warm saline gargle. You can also use Listerine gargle.
Add a broad spectrum antibiotic like Azithromycin 500 mg per day with Advil.
You will start feeling better soon.
Hope you have answer to your query, if any thing else you are welcome.
Good luck.
May be tonsillitis.Start Warm saline gargle.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
You seem to be having upper respiratory tract infection, may be tonsillitis.
Start warm saline gargle. You can also use Listerine gargle.
Add a broad spectrum antibiotic like Azithromycin 500 mg per day with Advil.
You will start feeling better soon.
Hope you have answer to your query, if any thing else you are welcome.
Good luck.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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