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I have been having a pain in my throat since two days while swallowing saliva or eating anything or even during drinking water. how to reduce the pain

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Hi there...Drink plenty of water,eat soft foods like cooked cereal, mashed potatoes, soft fruits, yogurt and soft-cooked eggs...give adequate rest to your body..Avoid spicy foods or acidic foods. Garg ...  Read More

Hello doc, since the past 2 weeks I am having this problem. My throat is so dry and I am unable to swallow my saliva, it hurts so much. I don't have any issues in swallowing food and water, just with saliva. This problem is persistent throughout the day, I don't know what to do. Please help.

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My throat is paining when I try to swallow anything at all including saliva since yesterday. I ate some hot food yesterday and I am not sure if that is the reason. Few days back I had throat infection too with cold but than I was feeling ok since last whole week.

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You seem to be suffering from acute pharyngo-tonsillitis which is a common type of throat infection. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers along with antiseptic mouth gargle for few days fo ...  Read More

Since past few days, I've woken up in the morning with throat irritation. I feel it when I swallow saliva. But, I do not feel it when I swallow food or water. My ears also feel full at eustachian tube. I wake up in the morning with a dry throat and nose as well. I have also been having bouts of acidity recently. Can you please advise if it throat i

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Most probably GERD ...  Read More

Dr..i have pain in throat ince 2 weeks when i swallow saliva only no pain during eating or drinking...buy feel pain sometimes during saliva ...no pain while moving neck ..no cough...when i m.busy sometimes unnoticable. could you please guide me i m.afraid if there is something serious or related to throat cancer God forbidden?

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You seem to be suffering from reflux laryngopharyngitis which is type of acidity related disorder. You may need to take anti reflux medications for few weeks for long term benefits ...  Read More

Since three weeks there is pain in my throat when swallowing saliva but there's not much hindrence in eating food or swallowing. The pain is there throughout the day and night it is felt more and it is increasing as I eat or drink something chilled. No cold or cough or fever. As I consulted a doctor online he gave a gas tablet and suggested an endo

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Better to consult physically and go with advice.. ...  Read More

Good evening doctor I need your help actually recently I breakup with my gf, 5 year long relationship. I have in so much pain because I loved her madly. I want to forget her so some of my friend suggested spit tabacco. I used it regularly for 5-6 times for last 15 days and spit many times. Today I feel dry throat, throat pain and low voice. Not pro

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Do not get worried about your health. Stop tobacco immediately. It seems to have caused irritation in throat for you. Drink lots of water, avoid spicy and citrus foods for a few days. You can take sy ...  Read More

I have got sore throat feels like small ulcer from long time in near the throat wall and it is not constant I comes and goes away and coming back and it's has been 2 months pain while swallowing and little ear pain as week not much pain while eating it only pains while swallowing saliva and also has dry mouth and dry lips I consulted ENT as well he

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Suffreing from sore throat with white mucous from mouth , difficulty in swallowing from 2days plz suggest medicines

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Hello, I am 13week pregnant(touchwood) with no issues. But from around 9weeks, I have had congestion and nasal blockage and cough for few weeks. It was fine a week ago. Later in these 2-3 days, i have developed sore throat and nasal congestion again ,but no fever or colored mucus. It hurts when i swallow saliva. What to do, i am tired of this from

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1. Do saline gargles daily. 2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also. 3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of AC. As ...  Read More

I have a soar throat and pain in throat when I swallow saliva. I'm facing this issue in irregular way but at immediate frequency

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Visit nearest ENT ...  Read More

I'm getting frequent sore throat and blocked nose since 2 months , with burning and watering eyes throat is always dry , wat is the reason for it ? And i noticed it increase with eating sweets

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Hello. I have understood your symptoms and according to it and the history given by you, you might be suffering from recurrent pharyngitis, which is the infection of throat and associated with allerg ...  Read More

I have pain in my throat which also pains my left side of ear and pain while swallowing. Are these medications good to take ? I do not have oral betadine to gaggle what is next alternate? Dr prescribed me, MONTAIR LC STRIP OF 15 TABLETS ZINCOVIT STRIP OF AUGMENTIN DUO PANTOP 40MG BETADINE 2% MINT DOLO 650MG STRIP Ca

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Hello, no need to take Zerodol and ridagut. Rest of the medicines should work similar to first prescription. ...  Read More

Last few days having few bump on my tongue deep down where throat start. Sore throat as its been cold and snow here in NL. I thought its ulcer but its like white bump type on tongue deep inside. Medicine or cream or gel ?

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These are normal during allergy or cold conditions it’ll look like big in size otherwise there are normal in the back side of the tongue You can just do salt water gargling and avoid cold and spicy f ...  Read More

I've been having sore throat very frequently like once every 3 months from past 4-5 years. This all started back when I used to wake up I use to continuously sneeze. Now I don't sneeze but my nose is always runny or there's stuff in it. Before sleep I have to clean it or use finger during sleep as it block airway. I have tried multiple doctor al

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If there is sore throat then we have also examine the nose Do a CT PNS and will rule out sinusitis If no findings then tonsil size has to be examined and treated accordingly ...  Read More

I have cold since 5 days. Green mucus. I have sore throat since 3 days. It's fine in the day. It becomes worse in the night. I can't stop coughing when I lie down to sleep. Voice is barely coming out and throat is paining since morning

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Hi, this needs a proper consultation as this could be a case of acute pharyingits / laryngitis. You will need to be put on antibiotics, antihistaminics and anti inflammatories as well What you can do ...  Read More

Duration of Illness: more than 60 days Key Respiratory & Throat Symptoms: Persistent Dry Cough: Lasting 8 weeks; triggered specifically by cold air. Voice Changes: Noticed a distinct change in voice over the last two months. Breathing Difficulty: Experiencing intermittent breathing problems and occasional tightness. Neck Sensation: Constant "sc

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Further examination needed, symptoms suggestive of reflux or allergy ...  Read More

My daughter is 4.5 months old. She has sore throat from last night. 2-3 times dry cough in a dry (slight). What to do ? Which medicine should I give?

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It's best to meet a pediatrician and then take medicine. ...  Read More

As fruits are one of the main building blocks for nutrition, can u suggest how can I consume it if after eating it i get sore throat. I tried almost all major fruits like apples banana, oranges, kiwi, pear dragonfruit, berries, grapes etc all gives me sore throat. Please suggest

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Hi Your problem a few people do face. Avoid fruits like oranges, grapes, lime etc which are citric in nature. Try fruits like guava, papaya, plantain etc. Please try in one way I could suggest to you ...  Read More

I have been suffering from sore throat and throat pain and mild pain while swallowing food. I want to know what is the cause of the problem.i have attached the images of my issue. Please evaluate

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It is ulcerative lesion around third molar region it’s treatment will be removal of this infected third molar and other associated treatments to cure this ulcerative lesion ...  Read More

I have been suffering from sore throat and throat pain and mild pain while swallowing food. I want to know what is the cause of the problem.i have attached the images of my issue. Please evaluate

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I have been experiencing a sore throat along with a mild cold for the past four to five days. It started gradually, but the discomfort in my throat has continued, making it a bit difficult to speak and swallow at times. The cold symptoms have also lingered, causing slight congestion and an overall feeling of tiredness.

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Betadine gargle add 3ml solution in hot to warm water gargle it before meals two times. Azee500 one per day after food for 3to5. Zerodol sp three times a day after food for five days. Montek lc o ...  Read More

My 2 year old boy is suffering from a cold and sore throat. how to treat the sore throat and any medication is required?

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact nu ...  Read More

Sore throat.felling pain when swallowing and excessive saliva in mouth.Not eating properly due to sore throat.

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Use warm saline gargles 3 times a day. ...  Read More

I am having throat ulcers, throat pain, mucus in throat(no coughing), problem in swallowing from yesterday. There seems to be gas problem as well.

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Your symptoms are suggestive of viral pharyngitis. Connect online to discuss further ...  Read More

Hello doctor I'm having sore throat more frequently from one month, like i feel itching and pocky sensations in my throat, please tell me what should I do, im feeling scared

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Kindly notify if you have any gastric issues. Usually such symptoms persist in view of allergy or GERD changes. ...  Read More

Had ulcer below tongue which got cured. Then had sore throat which almost got cured in 10 days with medication. Then had very hot food. I saw visible white spots on tonsils (3-4) spots. Something like stones came out while gargle. Still 1 is left. And something stuck is felt in throat. Is it normal.

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No. Consult a ENT doctor for chronic tonsillitis ...  Read More

For a week i m having sore throat..attaching pics..had fever for 2 days..now no fever..feeling of swelled roof of the mouth..and feeling of thorn like while swallowing on extreme right end of throat..plz tell what to do

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It looks like acute pharyngitis, consult an ENT specialist for proper treatment. ...  Read More

We stay in Bangalore and my husband is having recurring sore throat and ulcers and viral every other week. We are not sure what is the root cause of this issue.

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Recurring sore throat and fever may be due to low immunity or deficiencies ...  Read More

I am having sore throat since yesterday. Please advice what medicine to can I take to cure my sore throat?

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Take my consultation I will guide you through it ...  Read More

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