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What Causes Sore Throat And Difficulty In Swallowing?

I have a sorethroat and when I look at it- it has red blotchy spots all over it. No white spots. It feels a little thick when I swallow and throughout the day feels a bit scatchy as if I need to constantly drink something. No fever. I have mild congestion also. Do I need to worry about strep? I have two little ones at home who are going through ear infections and congestion also. Am I just getting there sickness?
Thu, 18 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat and difficult swallowing which could be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease, it could be due to strep throat , vital pharyngitis , esophageal web and it could be due to raised pressure in lower end of esophagus. Need not to panic much. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should go for endoscopy as well. Take antibiotic and decongestant , expectorant . You should start treatment after proper prescription from doctor. Take diet rich in soft food and drink plenty of water and liquids. Do warm saline gargles.Doctor may refer you to gastroenterologist ,who may go for surgery of lower end of esophageal sphincter if pressure is really high only after proper examination.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sore Throat And Difficulty In Swallowing?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat and difficult swallowing which could be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease, it could be due to strep throat , vital pharyngitis , esophageal web and it could be due to raised pressure in lower end of esophagus. Need not to panic much. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should go for endoscopy as well. Take antibiotic and decongestant , expectorant . You should start treatment after proper prescription from doctor. Take diet rich in soft food and drink plenty of water and liquids. Do warm saline gargles.Doctor may refer you to gastroenterologist ,who may go for surgery of lower end of esophageal sphincter if pressure is really high only after proper examination. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari