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What Causes Swollen Ulcers In Throat?

I have been regularly getting canker sores in the back of my throat for nearly two months. The most recent one is quite big and has red streaking moving away from the wound. It's white/ yellow and the right tonsil, nearest to the sore is very swollen as is the right lymph node. Should I go to the doctor?
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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Hi Dear,

As per your query you have symptoms of swollen ulcers in throat which seems to be due to sore throat either due to bacterial or viral infection and could be tonsillitis. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Milk boiled with a pinch of turmeric taken at bedtime for can be relieving as it has antimicrobial properties. Drink lukewarm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Take ibuprofen one tablet twice daily. You should avoid spicy food. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. Throat lozenges one every 4 hours is helpful.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swollen Ulcers In Throat?

Hi Dear, As per your query you have symptoms of swollen ulcers in throat which seems to be due to sore throat either due to bacterial or viral infection and could be tonsillitis. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Milk boiled with a pinch of turmeric taken at bedtime for can be relieving as it has antimicrobial properties. Drink lukewarm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Take ibuprofen one tablet twice daily. You should avoid spicy food. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. Throat lozenges one every 4 hours is helpful. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari