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What Causes Discomfort In Throat?
Hi, I am almost 15 weeks pregnant. I don t drink coffee, or soda. I haven t had caffeine in well over a year. I take my prenatal pills the same time everyday. Today I woke up and I felt like the arteries in my throat were going to explode out of my body. I ve been taking it easy all day, watched a movie, took a shower. And it still feels like same. This has happened to me for a very long time now, at least 3 maybe 4 times a week. And it wasn t until I found out I was pregnant that it really concerned me. Should I be worried? Should I have seen a doctor before? Is there anything I can do?
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
This symptoms of throat discomfort could be because of upper respiratory infection (pharyngitis, laryngitis, epiglotitis) or bronchitis or allergic rhinitis or sinusitis.
It is mostly due to viral infection like EB virus,adenovirus but some time could be bacterial or parasitic also.
You may have some routine blood investigation, ESR throat examination to get diagnosed first.
You may require higher antibiotics (quinolones or macrolides) to prevent superinfection with antiinflammatory and other supportive treatment.
It would be advisable to see ENT specialist and start treatment after that.
Regards,
Welcome to health care magic,
This symptoms of throat discomfort could be because of upper respiratory infection (pharyngitis, laryngitis, epiglotitis) or bronchitis or allergic rhinitis or sinusitis.
It is mostly due to viral infection like EB virus,adenovirus but some time could be bacterial or parasitic also.
You may have some routine blood investigation, ESR throat examination to get diagnosed first.
You may require higher antibiotics (quinolones or macrolides) to prevent superinfection with antiinflammatory and other supportive treatment.
It would be advisable to see ENT specialist and start treatment after that.
Regards,
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