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Why Is My Throat Hurting When Swallowing?

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Posted on Mon, 3 Feb 2014
Question: My throat started hurting last night when I was working out, It only hurts when I swallow or touch the area right to the upper left of my XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Throat infection Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, It may be upper respiraotiry tract infection. Do not worry. You can take any over the counter pain killer after checking the dose. Please follow some general measures like - 1)Warm salt water gargling 4 times daily. 2) Steam inhalationn 4 times daily. 3) Drink plenty of warm fluids. 3-3.5 litres per day. 4) Avoid cold foods and air conditioning. 5) Take lots of fruits rich in vitamin C like oranges , sweet lime and lemons. 6) Have 10 almonds per day. They are rich in Zinc which helps in early recovery. Any other nuts will also do. If you do not feel better in 4 days time or if your symptoms get really bad you may require a course of antibiotics preferably of the penicillin group. They are not available over the counter so you have to see a doctor for confirming the diagnosis and prescription. Regards, Dr Rajkishori
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Follow up: Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (3 minutes later)
I thought it was cancer, thyroid cancer contains the same symptoms I have, Hopefully youre right and its a throat infection
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Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Not cancer Detailed Answer: Hi Tanerpenski, Cancer of the thyroid will produce a variety of symptoms one of them being pain. Since you have pain only since yestreday and no other symptoms it is very highly unlikely that it is anything serious. Rest easy. Please follow the instructions i gave you and you will be absolutely fine. Regards, Dr Rajkishori.
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Follow up: Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (13 minutes later)
thank you, seriously. Youre calming me down now.
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Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer: you are welcome. Detailed Answer: Regards, Dr Rajkishori.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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Why Is My Throat Hurting When Swallowing?

Brief Answer: Throat infection Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, It may be upper respiraotiry tract infection. Do not worry. You can take any over the counter pain killer after checking the dose. Please follow some general measures like - 1)Warm salt water gargling 4 times daily. 2) Steam inhalationn 4 times daily. 3) Drink plenty of warm fluids. 3-3.5 litres per day. 4) Avoid cold foods and air conditioning. 5) Take lots of fruits rich in vitamin C like oranges , sweet lime and lemons. 6) Have 10 almonds per day. They are rich in Zinc which helps in early recovery. Any other nuts will also do. If you do not feel better in 4 days time or if your symptoms get really bad you may require a course of antibiotics preferably of the penicillin group. They are not available over the counter so you have to see a doctor for confirming the diagnosis and prescription. Regards, Dr Rajkishori