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What Causes Painful Swallowing And Painful Stiff Points In Throat?
Question: Hi, I am having some troubles with my throat, 2 stiff points at the very top and at the bottom, the one at the top makes me feels like am chocking specially when am sleeping, also i have a difficulty swallowing and pain on the right side of my throat, in the images attached there is something at the very bottom that looks very strange, should i worry abt anything? or this is just buss and i need to take broad spectrum antibiotic?
Brief Answer:
In the bottom , it is epiglottis which is inflamed along with both tonsils
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , seen your pictures , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
After reading your clinical history & seen pictures it appears that you are most probably having upper respiratory track infection (URTI) with Post Nasal Drip (PND).
In the bottom , it is epiglottis which is inflamed along with both tonsils . No need to worry much .
If I were your treating doctor , I would advice
Antiseptic Mouth Wash thrice daily like Betadin ,
Tab paracetamol thrice daily after meal for inflammation &
Antihistaminic Tab Claritin (Loratadine 10mg) at night .
You may need antibiotic , if no relief with above treatment plan within 2 days from your doctor .
You will get relief .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
In the bottom , it is epiglottis which is inflamed along with both tonsils
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , seen your pictures , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
After reading your clinical history & seen pictures it appears that you are most probably having upper respiratory track infection (URTI) with Post Nasal Drip (PND).
In the bottom , it is epiglottis which is inflamed along with both tonsils . No need to worry much .
If I were your treating doctor , I would advice
Antiseptic Mouth Wash thrice daily like Betadin ,
Tab paracetamol thrice daily after meal for inflammation &
Antihistaminic Tab Claritin (Loratadine 10mg) at night .
You may need antibiotic , if no relief with above treatment plan within 2 days from your doctor .
You will get relief .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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