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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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Please consult online for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Throat hurts while swallowing saliva, no fever, lots os dust due to civil work and painting in the house.

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Must be allergy. Do gargles with warm water and diluted Betadin gargles in it ...  Read More

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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

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

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

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

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

My throat hurts when swallowing I had sore throat a week back but a doze of azithromycin cured me now again I have my tonsils swollen what tabs can I take ?

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Ideally u should do a throat swab to identify the culprit organism. You have already taken a course of antibiotic. So wait some time before next course. Take hot water regularly. Do gargle with betad ...  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

Sir i feel fear at night and trouble swallowing saliva difficult sleeping also, when i ride bike the same i feel difficult swallowing spitting As soon as I try to sleep some choking like sound i hear and choke me And some time sleeping time hpanic jerk aslo occur What is this plz doctors help I cannot watch even tv also i nedd to swallow saliva o

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Gerd and also causes of Dysphagia . Further evaluation needed ...  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

My thought hurts when I drink cold stuff or eat sweets like laddu, jam or grapes. I have been avoiding these things but due to hot weather, I need to drink cold water or juice. Similarly, due to sweet cravings, I eat sweets sometimes. What can I do? I just finished a course of Azithral 5 tablets. Still throat is hurting as if some sharp object is t

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Tonsil can be an issue ...  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

Sir/Ma'am, a fish bone is stuck on the left side of my throat. What should I do? It hurts when I swallow.

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Should consult ent as the earliest ...  Read More

My daughter is experiencing difficulty in swallowing food due to sore throat. What medication shall I give she is 40 kgs.

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Tab zerodol sp 1 tablespoon twice daily Warm saline gargle twice daily ...  Read More

Pain in throat while swallowing saliva etc and no pain is gone after taking antibiotics cfodoxime nd lysoflam up to 15 days with motec lc

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Share pictures of your throat ...  Read More

Hi, I am facing dry throat issues most of the time, can any body let me know is there any throat soothers which i can use. I consulted my dentist he told there is no problem in mouth. For dry Ness he told me to check with ENT. Can any body help on this?

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COOL ORA MOUTH SPRAY CAN USE FOR SHORT TERM ...  Read More

Sir during day its fine but night it is hard me to swallow saliva and when I ride bike I feel hard to swallow And when I go by train bus to distance place same I feel But during day its ok

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Drink plenty of water. Tab Nexpro 40mg before food. ...  Read More

Pain in my throat while swallowing and under the jaws more than 4 weeks. Pain occurs while swallowing saliva or drinking water.

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Augmentin 625 1-0-1x5 days Hexidine gargle Dolo 650 1-1-1x3 days ...  Read More

For past two days am getting pain below edge of my left side jaw ( closer to ears If I open my mouth or if I swallow anything even my saliva it hurts a lot ...feel like throat s tight when i swallow. I took ibuprofen tablet... pain' wasn't there only for 6 hrs. Again it stated Two years ago ..i undergone an ent surgery Septoplasty turbinoplasty..

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Consult to ENT ...  Read More

Have throat swallow problems along with that neck and ear connection has pain. Little cold with upper eyes feel heavy. Had Azee-500 for 5 days it went and came back. Should I take Amoxicillin or any anti biotics

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Tab augmentin three times a day Tab zerodol sp twice daily Warm saline gargle twice daily ...  Read More

Please help me with medicine, as I am suffering from slight pain while swallowing in my throat. Pain In the left corner of my throat since yesterday. Reddish inflammation is also noticed. Thanks in advance

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Please take consultation for better evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Dear Sir Since a year I am facing issues with my throat like Sore throat, sometimes tonsillitis and also Acid reflux, No GERD so may be LPR. Did endoscopy on March 23 was normal Since a year 2-3 times Dr did indirect laryngoscopy even in jan 15 Dr checked and said it's Pharyngitis... But now it's been 6-7 days I am having a sore throat, burning sen

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Plz don't worry, it is not cancer.... ...  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

My father is not able to sleep and continue his daily life because of excessive sticky saliva in his mouth. he is trying to remove the sticky saliva very frequently which make his throat dry and impact daily living. I think it's due to excessive reflux but need more advice. Since he is trying to cough to remove those sticky saliva it cause chest

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Tab mucinac 600 BD with water for 10 days ...  Read More

My mother is 57 years old she swallowed sapota seed and took it out but it scratched the throat as a result she is unable to swallow saliva and she has pain do you have any remedies for this

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Hi dear she can take homoeopathic medicines for relief Give soft meals or liquid diet ,avoid too hot or too cold eatables for few days You can easily take an online consultation for further treatme ...  Read More

I swallowed dog saliva mistakenly. next day my doctor prescribed me only ARV(0, 3,7,28) can there need RIG?? I'm to worried doctor

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If there is no open wound contamination with dog saliva then no need of any injection ...  Read More

My mom is 50 yrs old had cough and WBC count around 19000. We have visited general medicine and the WBC count got reduced and cough also reduced. After every 2 days she is getting a vomiting sensation and saliva stucks in throat which is scary and she goes breathless due to it. Medicinens are not helping her to cure like pulmoclear, azee.. is there

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same ...  Read More

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