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I Have Pain In My Throat, May Be Infection Or

Posted on Fri, 5 Jul 2019

Question: I have pain in my throat, may be infection or something

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (5 hours later)

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Hi
Thanks for posting the query

The symptoms look like viral pharyngitis.
DO warm water gargling.

If any fever is associated then you may need a course of antibiotic.

I usually prescribe Bactoclav in my practice. consult the local physician and get his opinion on this once.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (11 minutes later)

how to judge whether its viral or bacterial?

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (4 hours later)

I am doing gargle with chlorhexidine gluconate

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (0 minute later)

yellow saliva is coming, no cough

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (9 hours later)

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Most of the time viral infection is present, secondary bacterial infection. Need not worry about the cause un till it is very severe and persistent for more than 15 days. Now you can continue gargling.

Add an antibiotic course if symptoms get worsen.
As antibiotics are available only on prescription get them prescribed by a local physician.

Any issue do follow up

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng