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Having Sore Throat. Feeling Pain While Eating. Salt Water Gargle Doesn't Help. Can Crocin Be Taken?

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Posted on Fri, 6 Dec 2013
Question: I am having sore throat. I am feeling some pain while having food. I did salt water gargle also but it seems it is not helping. That pain feeling is still there. Should a simple dose of Crocin be taken?
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Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Consult an Internist Detailed Answer: Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic See an Internist… Get yourself examined… At times, basic investigation – like blood count and throat swab - may be necessary... It may be Allergic, viral or bacterial…. Streptococcal infection has to be excluded / it may appear simple initially – but if not treated properly, it may lead to long term consequences like Rheumatic Heart Disease or Acute Nephritis (Kidney). It is better to be safe than sorry.. so, see a doctor. Over The Counter (OTC) Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) - like ibuprofen - will be useful in the meanwhile... Good luck Take care Wishing all well God bless
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Having Sore Throat. Feeling Pain While Eating. Salt Water Gargle Doesn't Help. Can Crocin Be Taken?

Brief Answer: Consult an Internist Detailed Answer: Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic See an Internist… Get yourself examined… At times, basic investigation – like blood count and throat swab - may be necessary... It may be Allergic, viral or bacterial…. Streptococcal infection has to be excluded / it may appear simple initially – but if not treated properly, it may lead to long term consequences like Rheumatic Heart Disease or Acute Nephritis (Kidney). It is better to be safe than sorry.. so, see a doctor. Over The Counter (OTC) Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) - like ibuprofen - will be useful in the meanwhile... Good luck Take care Wishing all well God bless