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What Causes Scratchy Throat?

I ve had a scratchy feeling in the back of my throat. I took a light and took a look and I saw white bumps in the back of my throat. I thought it was just from smoking til today I looked again because my throat started hurting a little on the right side and their are red streaks going down the back of my throat that look like scratches. I don t have insurance so I can t go to the doctor. Please help.
Fri, 21 Jul 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your elaboration of symptoms it seems you may be suffering from Tonsillar inflammation called Tonsillitis which causes sore throat, enlarged tonsils, pain and difficulty in swallowing..

It can be bacterial or viral in nature..

I would advise you to QUIT SMOKING atleast till your problem is not solved..

Do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day..

Avoid very hot and spicy food..

Take soft and cold food items..

If pain and discomfort is there painkillers like CALPOL OR IBUPROFEN (if not allergic) can be helpful to relieve pain and inflammation..

Taking luke warm milk with a pinch of cinnamon and turmeric can help in faster healing..

Keep yourself well hydrated..

If still the problem is not solved or the confition worsen going to a doctor becomes mandatory..

BUT AVOIDING SMOKING IS MUST..

Hope you get well soon..

Thanks and regards..
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What Causes Scratchy Throat?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your elaboration of symptoms it seems you may be suffering from Tonsillar inflammation called Tonsillitis which causes sore throat, enlarged tonsils, pain and difficulty in swallowing.. It can be bacterial or viral in nature.. I would advise you to QUIT SMOKING atleast till your problem is not solved.. Do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day.. Avoid very hot and spicy food.. Take soft and cold food items.. If pain and discomfort is there painkillers like CALPOL OR IBUPROFEN (if not allergic) can be helpful to relieve pain and inflammation.. Taking luke warm milk with a pinch of cinnamon and turmeric can help in faster healing.. Keep yourself well hydrated.. If still the problem is not solved or the confition worsen going to a doctor becomes mandatory.. BUT AVOIDING SMOKING IS MUST.. Hope you get well soon.. Thanks and regards..