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What Causes Redness Behind The Soft Palate?
Question: The back of my soft palet is red , yellow mouth no bac inf , or strep , difficulty swallowing and has been going on for a month , please help me :(
No it seems like its more of a viral infection
No it seems like its more of a viral infection
hello
is there any history of recent trauma? are you on any medication?
Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. There could be a number of causes that can result in pain while swallowing. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. any history of fever? If yes then how much it was?
2. any history of cough? was it productive or non productive?
3. Are you on any medication?
4. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
is there any history of recent trauma? are you on any medication?
Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. There could be a number of causes that can result in pain while swallowing. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. any history of fever? If yes then how much it was?
2. any history of cough? was it productive or non productive?
3. Are you on any medication?
4. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I do not have a fever of any kind , i do have a mild caugh a little itching in the back of my throat and i have been on penicillian , amoxicillan neither helped , i was also on oral thrush medication that did not help either no diabetes , no hyper tention or illness ,
Brief Answer:
Need further workup at hospital to rule out fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. First of all please accept my apology for a delay in response. I would suggest you to once visit hospital and get examined by an ENT specialist to rule out fungal infection which will require prescription medication. As you already took antibiotic therapy and it did not help. Meanwhile we will proceed with symptomatic treatment. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- Apply Gentian violet (1%) to oral mucosa.
- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
- Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.
AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks (including alcohol)
> Spicy food
Hopefully condition will improve with these measures BUT incase condition does not improves then as mentioned earlier, you need to visit hospital for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Need further workup at hospital to rule out fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. First of all please accept my apology for a delay in response. I would suggest you to once visit hospital and get examined by an ENT specialist to rule out fungal infection which will require prescription medication. As you already took antibiotic therapy and it did not help. Meanwhile we will proceed with symptomatic treatment. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- Apply Gentian violet (1%) to oral mucosa.
- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
- Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.
AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks (including alcohol)
> Spicy food
Hopefully condition will improve with these measures BUT incase condition does not improves then as mentioned earlier, you need to visit hospital for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Dr. Kampana
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