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What Causes Pain And Discomfort In The Throat?
Hi,i am feeling heaviness at my throat and feel stiff when i want to talk.I woke up ok in the morning but when day rise and i start thinking or stress i start feeling heaviness at throat.its painful i cannot concentrate on other work.please tell me how it can be cure
Thu, 6 Oct 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptom of pain and discomfort in the throat which seems to be due to upper respiratory tract infection that is usually caused by a virus. Sometimes the pain and discomfort can also occur due to condition like acid reflux. At home, you can take these steps to relieve sudden discomfort of throat such as
- Do warm saline gargles several times a day.
- avoid spicy food and eat light meals.
- Run a humidifier in your home to keep the air moist.
- Avoid cold beverages and take a spoon of honey.
Take proper course of antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory medications. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. Doctor may order throat swab test , culture test along with physical examination and treat it accordingly.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptom of pain and discomfort in the throat which seems to be due to upper respiratory tract infection that is usually caused by a virus. Sometimes the pain and discomfort can also occur due to condition like acid reflux. At home, you can take these steps to relieve sudden discomfort of throat such as
- Do warm saline gargles several times a day.
- avoid spicy food and eat light meals.
- Run a humidifier in your home to keep the air moist.
- Avoid cold beverages and take a spoon of honey.
Take proper course of antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory medications. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. Doctor may order throat swab test , culture test along with physical examination and treat it accordingly.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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