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What Causes Burning Sensation In Throat?
Question: Hi,
I am suffering from lot of burning on my throat. When I eat something spicy or very salty the burning is more on throat.
My T3(85.03) and T4(7.40) are normal but high TSH(15.5) and ANTI-THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODIES(113.70) and ANTI-THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES(>1300)
Please note that I used lot of salt on bathtub water and uses to sit in bathtub and I felt stomach pain and weakness after 7-8 days of using salt water on my bathtub then I stopped using salt and after 2 months I did above thyroid tests.
Please suggest how serious these values are what it could be and what are the treatment options. What other test should I do? If it has happened due to using salt water in bathtub then what can I do any test to confirm as I am in a really bad pain and burning on my throat and chest.
Thanks
I am suffering from lot of burning on my throat. When I eat something spicy or very salty the burning is more on throat.
My T3(85.03) and T4(7.40) are normal but high TSH(15.5) and ANTI-THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODIES(113.70) and ANTI-THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES(>1300)
Please note that I used lot of salt on bathtub water and uses to sit in bathtub and I felt stomach pain and weakness after 7-8 days of using salt water on my bathtub then I stopped using salt and after 2 months I did above thyroid tests.
Please suggest how serious these values are what it could be and what are the treatment options. What other test should I do? If it has happened due to using salt water in bathtub then what can I do any test to confirm as I am in a really bad pain and burning on my throat and chest.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
You are most probably having Thyroiditis + throat infection .
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
After reading your clinical history & investigation it appears that you are most probably having combination of conditions like Thyroiditis (Inflammation of thyroid tissue) & throat infection .
In my opinion , your present condition as no relation with using salt water in bathtub 2 month back.
If I were your treating doctor , I would advice
consult ENT specialist for throat - thyroid examination & treatment .
Till then , I would advice
Use syrup Mucaine gel 2 spoon 10 mins before meal to decrease burning ,
Tab limcee (Vitamin C) Twice daily to promote throat healing ,
Tab paracetamol 650mg twice daily for pain &
antiseptic mouth wash like chlorhexidine twice daily for throat infection.
For thyroiditis , you will need Tab Thyronorm 75 mg (Thyroxine) in morning for a month then repeat thyroid profile blood tests .
You will get relief .
You will need to see your doctor to get a prescription.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
You are most probably having Thyroiditis + throat infection .
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
After reading your clinical history & investigation it appears that you are most probably having combination of conditions like Thyroiditis (Inflammation of thyroid tissue) & throat infection .
In my opinion , your present condition as no relation with using salt water in bathtub 2 month back.
If I were your treating doctor , I would advice
consult ENT specialist for throat - thyroid examination & treatment .
Till then , I would advice
Use syrup Mucaine gel 2 spoon 10 mins before meal to decrease burning ,
Tab limcee (Vitamin C) Twice daily to promote throat healing ,
Tab paracetamol 650mg twice daily for pain &
antiseptic mouth wash like chlorhexidine twice daily for throat infection.
For thyroiditis , you will need Tab Thyronorm 75 mg (Thyroxine) in morning for a month then repeat thyroid profile blood tests .
You will get relief .
You will need to see your doctor to get a prescription.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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