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Suggest Treatment For Throat Pain And Swallowing Difficulty

Posted on Tue, 13 Dec 2016

Question: I have throat pain while swallowing it becomes little difficult I am having this problem for last 2 days, please suggest cure

Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would like to know a few details related

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query,

Before I could guide you further, I would like to know if you have any of the following associated symptoms:
- fever or cough?
- any swollen glands in your neck?
- recent exposure to cold?
- any history of tonsillitis?

Kindly revert back so that I can help you.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY

Follow up: Dr. Remy Koshy (7 minutes later)

I had fever and similar problems last week but now my cold has stopped fever has stopped, the pain which was there last week stopped but now only the throat pain has come again 2 days back

Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your symptoms seems consistent with acute pharyngitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for writing back,

Your symptoms seems consistent with acute pharyngitis. A few measure from your side and you will be good to go
I would suggest you to do the following:
- use BETADINE GARGLE which is available over the counter, one tsp in one glass of water, and gargle every 4 hours.
- take plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration
- you may also use throat lozenges in the name of Strepsils as it helps in lubricating the throat and preventing further dehydration.
- steam inhalation will help to relieve any congestion.

Hope I have answered to your query
Please feel free to discuss further or else kindly close and rate
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY

Follow up: Dr. Remy Koshy (4 minutes later)

Thank for ur feedback just one small query what is the food u shud eat and not eat, and can I have liquor today

Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
its best for you to avoid liquor for a few days

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Thanks for writing back,

Personally I would suggest it best for you to avoid liquor for a few days as it might trigger an inflammation since the pharyngeal mucosa might be a little sensitive now.
* You can have foods which are warm and less spicy.
* You may have soup, chicken broth, porridge, rice etc, ie, foods that are bland and then can revert back to your normal diet within a weeks time.
* avoid smoking (if any)

Hope this helps
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY

Follow up: Dr. Remy Koshy (1 minute later)

I don't smoke but thanks anyways it was very helpful advice

Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wishing you good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are most welcome,
Wishing you good health.

Thanks and Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY