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What Are The Underlying Causes For Scratchy Throat?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jan 2014
Question: I have a scratchiness in my throat that comes and goes. there is no pain in swallowing or a sore throat.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Sir , Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that scratchiness in throat can be a symptom of mild allergies which give rise to uncomfortable sensation and tingling in throat some times. Since there is no pain in swallowing it is less likely to be infection . I would advise you to have sips of hot liquids like milk , coffee frequently . And you must maintain adequate hydration levels as dehydration leads to dryness which can also lead to similar complaints . Take care. Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (1 minute later)
OK it feels like a lump sensation. and it feels like it is right behind my tongue on the left side of my throat
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear sir, It seems that I have answered your query in the next question you have asked . Please continue in one query ID only . Wish you a good health. Dr. Shruti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Are The Underlying Causes For Scratchy Throat?

Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Sir , Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that scratchiness in throat can be a symptom of mild allergies which give rise to uncomfortable sensation and tingling in throat some times. Since there is no pain in swallowing it is less likely to be infection . I would advise you to have sips of hot liquids like milk , coffee frequently . And you must maintain adequate hydration levels as dehydration leads to dryness which can also lead to similar complaints . Take care. Dr. Shruti