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What Causes Throat Pain And Soreness In The Carotid Artery?

Posted on Wed, 29 Jun 2016

Question: I had some pain in my throat last week. It was under my chin and was sharp shooting pain. It was very mild and Ihaven't notice it for 3-4 days. Tonight i noticed moderate soreness along my right carotid artery. Should I worry about this?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:

1. any history of fever? If yes then how much it was?
2. any history of cough? was it productive or non productive?
3. are you on any medication other than the mentioned?
4. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
5. is there any history of difficulty in breathing?
6. do you feel nose blockage?
7. any other symptom that you would like so share?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (20 hours later)

Thank-you for replying to my question. 1.I have not had any fever. 2.I had an upper respiratory infection about six weeks ago and occasionally still have a dry cough.3.I am taking Plavix and Lipitor and Zantac 300 mg daily. I have taken HCTH and Lisinopril in the last 6 months and had alot of weakness so L stopped them. I have no shortness of breath and no nasal congestion. I do have a lot of fatigue and want to sleep all the time. I also had my lower teeth removed in December and I have had trouble with soreness and skin breakdown on my lower gum. I also have had a lot of epigastric pain that feels like my back is going to break. I had one episode in December that was present over 5 days intermittently. Since then I have had only 2 episodes that lasted about 4 hours each. I kinda sound like a hypochrondriack?{cant spell it} Thankyou!

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please see details

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. We would first proceed with symptomatic treatment. If it does not improve then we can switch to antibiotic therapy. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:

- cetirizine one at night for 5 days.
- Take acetaminophen for pain.
- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
- Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.

AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks(alcohol)
> Spicy food

Hopefully condition will improve with these measures BUT in case condition does not improves then we can go on amoxicilin/clavulanic acid (antibiotic therapy) for which you need to visit hospital as well.

Lastly, i would strongly recommend you NOT to worry. You will be fine soon. Stress/anxiety almost always aggravates the problem.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health !!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar