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Suffering From A Pin Prick Condition On The Right Side Of My Throat For 5 Months
hi doctor , i am 40 year old female suffering from a pin prick condition on the right side of my throat for 5 months now. I have consulted some E/N/T doctors but the acid reflux medicines have had no effect until now. It feels as if a nail is being hammered into my throat all the time.Please help.
Fri, 1 Jul 2011
hi
u need to do upper GI endoscopy to find out reason for the pricking sensation.
it may be due to infection ,allergy or web formation etc.
u must avoid going in dusty environment.
avoid cold drinks and food
do brush ur teeth twice a day.
better to take opinion of other ent doctor
u need to take antibiotic and analgesic medicine.
u need to do upper GI endoscopy to find out reason for the pricking sensation.
it may be due to infection ,allergy or web formation etc.
u must avoid going in dusty environment.
avoid cold drinks and food
do brush ur teeth twice a day.
better to take opinion of other ent doctor
u need to take antibiotic and analgesic medicine.
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hi
u can go for swab test and bacterial culture and sensitivity for identify bacteria and sensitivity.
u can go for swab test and bacterial culture and sensitivity for identify bacteria and sensitivity.
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If your reflux medication in not giving any relief, also rule out the following conditions:
1. Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
2. Eagle's syndrome (elongated styloid process)
3. Hyoid bursitis
4. Any ulceration or foreign body
Is your pain worse on swallowing? Doe it radiate to the ear?
1. Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
2. Eagle's syndrome (elongated styloid process)
3. Hyoid bursitis
4. Any ulceration or foreign body
Is your pain worse on swallowing? Doe it radiate to the ear?
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Hello
Thanks for your query.
It suggests some infection in the throat ,it is the irregular surface ,post inflammation ,that gives such sensation of pricking nails.
‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries, “Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery”
Thanks for your query.
It suggests some infection in the throat ,it is the irregular surface ,post inflammation ,that gives such sensation of pricking nails.
‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries, “Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery”
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