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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sore Throat

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Posted on Mon, 23 Jan 2017
Question: so its been hurting to swallow that i just spit into a cup. i have a doctor appt. in 2 day. my throat hurts to talk but now i woke up with it hurting when i talk both in my throat and ears
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Answered by Dr. Riddhi Shah (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are probably suffering from Inflammation in your throat.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX thank you for posting your query on health care magic.

Looking at your symptoms,you are probably suffering from Inflammation in your Throat and Larynx(Voice box) due to which you are suffering from pain during swallowing and talking.The pain in your ears might be a radiating pain from your throat or it might be due to the inflammation in your throat whcih might have spread to your ears.

You might find relief by taking Analgesic(like Ibuprofen),Antacid(like Rantac),Oral Decongestant if you are not hypertensive(like containing Phenylephrine),Antihistaminic(like Cetrizine),Vitamin C lozenges and Betadine gargles.

Also do steam inhalation.Voice rest.Don't shout or whisper.Speak only if it is neccessary.When you need to speak,take a deep breath and speak in a soft manner.Avoid dust,smoke and other pollutants.Drink lots of fluids(warm).Avoid eating solid food as they will cause pain while swallowing.Do warm saline gargles.Drinking turmeric milk will also help as turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties.

Even after taking the above measures,if your symptoms are not resolving,then your doctor might start Antibiotic.

Hope this answers your question.I would be happy to answer if you have any follow-up questions.Get well soon.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Riddhi Shah (7 minutes later)
i forgot to say im also with with low fever
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Answered by Dr. Riddhi Shah (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Also take Antipyretic

Detailed Answer:
Hi,also take Antipyretic(like Paracetamol) for fever along with the other medicines advised.

If even after 2 days,the fever still persists or becomes high and other symptoms also do not improve after taking above measures,then you might need to take Antibiotic after consulting doctor.

Hope this answers your question.Wish you a speedy recovery.
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. Raju A.T
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sore Throat

Brief Answer: You are probably suffering from Inflammation in your throat. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX thank you for posting your query on health care magic. Looking at your symptoms,you are probably suffering from Inflammation in your Throat and Larynx(Voice box) due to which you are suffering from pain during swallowing and talking.The pain in your ears might be a radiating pain from your throat or it might be due to the inflammation in your throat whcih might have spread to your ears. You might find relief by taking Analgesic(like Ibuprofen),Antacid(like Rantac),Oral Decongestant if you are not hypertensive(like containing Phenylephrine),Antihistaminic(like Cetrizine),Vitamin C lozenges and Betadine gargles. Also do steam inhalation.Voice rest.Don't shout or whisper.Speak only if it is neccessary.When you need to speak,take a deep breath and speak in a soft manner.Avoid dust,smoke and other pollutants.Drink lots of fluids(warm).Avoid eating solid food as they will cause pain while swallowing.Do warm saline gargles.Drinking turmeric milk will also help as turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties. Even after taking the above measures,if your symptoms are not resolving,then your doctor might start Antibiotic. Hope this answers your question.I would be happy to answer if you have any follow-up questions.Get well soon.