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What To Do For Strep Throat?
My Doctor thinks I may have strep throat but my throat is not constantly sore just every couple of weeks. I have been experiencing this since Christmas. Should I just take a long course of antibotics and see if this helps or endeavour to maybe see a specialist to rule out anything more serious.
Sat, 25 Jan 2014
hi and thanks for the query,
there are 2 main causes for sore throat.
1) infection.
2) acid reflux.
please see an ENT to come to a diagnosis.
if it is infection you will need a course of antibiotic.
if it is acid reflux you will require antacids and prokinetic drugs.
i do not think that it is anything serious.
do regular warm salt water gargling 4 times daily and avoid cold foods.
regards,
Dr Rajkishori.
there are 2 main causes for sore throat.
1) infection.
2) acid reflux.
please see an ENT to come to a diagnosis.
if it is infection you will need a course of antibiotic.
if it is acid reflux you will require antacids and prokinetic drugs.
i do not think that it is anything serious.
do regular warm salt water gargling 4 times daily and avoid cold foods.
regards,
Dr Rajkishori.
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