Hello Doctor, I Frequently Experience Throat Pain After Consuming Cold

Posted on Fri, 26 Apr 2019

Question: Hello doctor,

I frequently experience throat pain after consuming cold beverages, which gets better on its own. At random ocassions when i clear my throat and spit out phlegm i have seen bright red specks of blood mixed with phlegm. Should i be worried?
whats your advise?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hii. As you are having throat pain during intake of cold beverage then you

Detailed Answer:
Hii. As you are having throat pain during intake of cold beverage then you are having allergic pharyngitis. Acid reflux from your food pipe can also increase throat pain along with it. Start betadine gargle. Drink plenty of water. Sleep after 2 hours of dinner. Avoid smoking, alcohol and cold beverages. If possible do a endoscopy to see the inside of the throat and review with reports.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (36 minutes later)

And what could be the reason for bright red specks of blood ocassinally seen in the Phlegm?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hii. Due to allergic pharyngitis and acid reflux something the mucosal wall

Detailed Answer:
Hii. Due to allergic pharyngitis and acid reflux something the mucosal wall become congested and on coughing the inflammed part may cause bleeding. That's why I told you to do an endoscopy to see the throat whether there is no other problems. Don't do too much gargle. Drink plenty of water. Review with reports.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana