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What Causes Pain In The Throat And Neck?
Its been two weeks since i have this throat pain its almost at the base of my neck on the right side and it makes me very uncomfortable and painful when ever i swallow, cough and yarn. I would really like your advise on this issue ,is it an infection or something else i made a doctor appointment but the earliest i could get is a week from now i would really like to know if i should go to the emergency and get this check out
Sat, 17 Nov 2018
Hello,
Likely tonsillitis or epiglottis congestion. Primary relieving factors
- gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil
- avoid aerated drinks, chilled beverages, spices
- analgesic as Tylenol or ibuprofen with meals
- prefer more liquids and soft easily chewable food stuffs.
Consult your doc by appointment rather than heading to ER.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Purva Patel, General & Family Physician
Likely tonsillitis or epiglottis congestion. Primary relieving factors
- gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil
- avoid aerated drinks, chilled beverages, spices
- analgesic as Tylenol or ibuprofen with meals
- prefer more liquids and soft easily chewable food stuffs.
Consult your doc by appointment rather than heading to ER.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Purva Patel, General & Family Physician
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