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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Throat?

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Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Question: IM 24 YEARS OLD I HAVE BURNING AND PAIN IN THE TROATH WHEN I SWALLOW ONLY ,AND IF I DRINK LIKE ORANGE JUICE IT BURNS LIKE HELL I ALSO HAVE A LOW FEVER IF I TAKE NYQUILL IT STAYS AT 99'100 AND IF I DONT IT THEN THE MOST IS 101.3 ..WHAT CAN THIS BE THIS IS MY 2DAY WITH THIS FIRST DAY HAD ALOT OF CHILLS NOT TODAY.
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (37 hours later)
Brief Answer: most common is a viral illness Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The burning sensation in the throat may indicate that your throat is infected.Infections would cause the area to be inflamed so it would react to the orange juice (or any acidic or hot foods/liquids). Viral infections are more common than bacterial infections. Viral infections would also cause fever with or without chills. The chills occur as the body's 'thermostat' is trying to reset to a higher temperature. There are different types of viral infections but the most common would cold or flu. The use of the nquil , which contains paracetamol, would definitely help the fever and relieve any additional cough and cold symptoms. Other aspects of fever treatment would be the use of cold liquids and tepid sponging. Rest would also be important I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Throat?

Brief Answer: most common is a viral illness Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The burning sensation in the throat may indicate that your throat is infected.Infections would cause the area to be inflamed so it would react to the orange juice (or any acidic or hot foods/liquids). Viral infections are more common than bacterial infections. Viral infections would also cause fever with or without chills. The chills occur as the body's 'thermostat' is trying to reset to a higher temperature. There are different types of viral infections but the most common would cold or flu. The use of the nquil , which contains paracetamol, would definitely help the fever and relieve any additional cough and cold symptoms. Other aspects of fever treatment would be the use of cold liquids and tepid sponging. Rest would also be important I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions