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Majority of cases throat pain are due to viral infection, but in some cases it is related to bacterial infection (
streptococcal pharyngitis) or
reflux esophagitis.
We differentiate the cause through routine blood counts with throat examination, pharyngoscopy to rule out non infective causes.
Therefore it is advisable to see the doctor. Preferably you must see
ENT specialist for complete medical history including history of sensitivity to antibiotics and thoroughly clinical examination.
You might require antibiotics (to prevent superinfection if cause is viral) with analgesics, antiinflammatories, decongestants and nebulization with steam inhalation.
Tension headache is a primary or simple headache caused by some precipitating or triggering factor which is relieved by OTC analgesics
(ibuprofen,naproxen,diclofenac) and eliminating this triggering factor.
For Tension headache,which may last for few hours to some days depending on triggering or precipitating factor like heavy sunlight exposure,
sleep deprivation,wrong or uncomfortable posture,eye strains,stress,long working hours in one position etc.
Take OTC analgesic which suits you and take bed rest or sleep with muscle relaxant and antacid if gas trouble.Try to avoid contact with triggering factor.
Rest of the medicines are good you can take those but only after your doctor's consultation.
Start your hypothyroid medication at the earliest.
Regards,