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What Causes Sore Throat, Difficulty In Swallowing And Sore Neck?

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Posted on Mon, 20 Jun 2016
Question: I have a terrible sore throat. ..hurts to swalloe...neck sore to the touch
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Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)
Brief answer....explained below
Detailed answer....
Hello,
Thanks for the concern.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Since most of he sore throats are due to viral infection,there is no need for any antibiotic. Even if sore throat is due to bacterial infection,antibiotics dont have much effect on the severity of symptoms.
What to do....
Warm saline gargles 4-5 times a day.
Throat losenzes to be sucked
Take paracetamol for fever or body ache.
Avoid smoking and ice cold drinks.
You should be all right in next 3-5 days.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
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What Causes Sore Throat, Difficulty In Swallowing And Sore Neck?

Brief answer....explained below Detailed answer.... Hello, Thanks for the concern. I have read your query and understand your concern. Since most of he sore throats are due to viral infection,there is no need for any antibiotic. Even if sore throat is due to bacterial infection,antibiotics dont have much effect on the severity of symptoms. What to do.... Warm saline gargles 4-5 times a day. Throat losenzes to be sucked Take paracetamol for fever or body ache. Avoid smoking and ice cold drinks. You should be all right in next 3-5 days. I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query. Best of luck Thanks