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How To Treat Sore Throat And Painful Adam S Apple?

Ive just had a sore throat and taken antibiotic for 5 days. I had no pain yesterday and today i woke up again with a slight sore throat. As the day has progresed i now have massive pain when i swallow and my adams apply really hurts too - it even hurts when i touch it
Mon, 31 Jan 2022
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Hello,

You are suffering from sore throat and have taken antibiotic for 5 days. Presently you are experiencing massive pain throat when swallowing, your Adam's apple also hurts. You are suggested to give voice rest. Avoid talking for a couple of days. Take liquid diet for 2-3 days. After that you can continue with semi solid diet like custard, oats meal, porridge, etc., so that you don't hurt your throat. Gargle with a pinch of salt added to warm water 2-3 times a day. You can keep cough lozenges in your mouth so that the mucosa does not get dried. Use a room humidifier to stay comfortable.

Take sips of warm water throughout the day. Take a break from work and rest. To get relieve from sore throat and pain you can take analgesic, one when required & non sedating antihistamine. Stay well hydrated. Get clinically examined by an ENT, your symptoms are indicative of Epiglottitis, acute thyroiditis, laryngitis, pharyngitis. You may need a repeat course of antibiotic. Get throat examination, throat culture, blood tests, chest or neck X-ray done. You will be treated according to the severity of the pathology detected. Stay away from addictions if any.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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How To Treat Sore Throat And Painful Adam S Apple?

Hello, You are suffering from sore throat and have taken antibiotic for 5 days. Presently you are experiencing massive pain throat when swallowing, your Adam s apple also hurts. You are suggested to give voice rest. Avoid talking for a couple of days. Take liquid diet for 2-3 days. After that you can continue with semi solid diet like custard, oats meal, porridge, etc., so that you don t hurt your throat. Gargle with a pinch of salt added to warm water 2-3 times a day. You can keep cough lozenges in your mouth so that the mucosa does not get dried. Use a room humidifier to stay comfortable. Take sips of warm water throughout the day. Take a break from work and rest. To get relieve from sore throat and pain you can take analgesic, one when required & non sedating antihistamine. Stay well hydrated. Get clinically examined by an ENT, your symptoms are indicative of Epiglottitis, acute thyroiditis, laryngitis, pharyngitis. You may need a repeat course of antibiotic. Get throat examination, throat culture, blood tests, chest or neck X-ray done. You will be treated according to the severity of the pathology detected. Stay away from addictions if any. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician