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What Is The Suggestion For Sore Throat And Pain While Swallowing?
Hi,
I've started getting a sore throat but it's not like one I've had before. Usually with it ill either get a cough or pain when swallowing. There is some pain when I swallow but it's minor and hits the back of my throat. When I stick my tongue out of push it back that's when the pain is the worst. My glands might be a little swollen but they don't hurt. Any ideas?
I've started getting a sore throat but it's not like one I've had before. Usually with it ill either get a cough or pain when swallowing. There is some pain when I swallow but it's minor and hits the back of my throat. When I stick my tongue out of push it back that's when the pain is the worst. My glands might be a little swollen but they don't hurt. Any ideas?
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat and pain while swallowing is due to bacterial or viral infection leading to strep throat . It is leading to upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take ibuprofen one tablet twice daily.Throat lozanges one every 4 hours is helpful. Drink luke warm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. You should take milk boiled with a pinch of turmeric taken at bedtime. You should avoid spicy food. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. You should take steam inhalation. Apply mist humidifiers in room.
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 sore throat and pain while swallowing is due to bacterial or viral infection leading to strep throat . It is leading to upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take ibuprofen one tablet twice daily.Throat lozanges one every 4 hours is helpful. Drink luke warm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. You should take milk boiled with a pinch of turmeric taken at bedtime. You should avoid spicy food. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. You should take steam inhalation. Apply mist humidifiers in room.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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