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How Can Severe Sore Throat, Swallowing Difficulty And Fever Be Treated?

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Posted on Thu, 25 May 2017
Question: I am suffering from sore throat. Find difficulty in swallowing from past 4-5 days. I have slight fever also.
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Answered by Dr. Riddhi Shah (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You may start with Oral Antibiotic.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,thank you for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.

I can understand your concern.

Looking at your symptoms,you are probably suffering from Pharyngitis(inflammation in the throat).

You may find relief by taking the following medications:
Antibiotic like Azithromycin,
Analgesic with Anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen,
Continue using Omez -D,
Antipyretic like Paracetamol for fever.

Do warm saline gargles.
Avoid cold,spicy and oily food.
Drink lots of fluids.
Warm turmeric milk will also help.

Hope this answers your question.I would be happy to answer you in case of any follow-up questions.Take care.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
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How Can Severe Sore Throat, Swallowing Difficulty And Fever Be Treated?

Brief Answer: You may start with Oral Antibiotic. Detailed Answer: Hi,thank you for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. I can understand your concern. Looking at your symptoms,you are probably suffering from Pharyngitis(inflammation in the throat). You may find relief by taking the following medications: Antibiotic like Azithromycin, Analgesic with Anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen, Continue using Omez -D, Antipyretic like Paracetamol for fever. Do warm saline gargles. Avoid cold,spicy and oily food. Drink lots of fluids. Warm turmeric milk will also help. Hope this answers your question.I would be happy to answer you in case of any follow-up questions.Take care.