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What Causes Painful Ulcers At The Back Of The Throat?

I have an ulcer back of my throat, it s very painful. My GP has prescribed me with a spray called difflam spray to numb the pain. Is there anything I can do to try and speed up the healing as its sore and swallowing is sore also. I have a picture of it makes sense easier, thanks chris
Mon, 22 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
They are caused by medical conditions such as :
-Fungal infections
-Eating disorders such as bulimia
-Throat trauma
In some cases throat ulcers have been mistaken for thyroid or hormonal problems or a food allergy.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Take antibiotics, such as augmentine 500 mg for 7 days
-avoiding spicy foods
-using an antiseptic mouthwash.
- If throat ulcers are caused by an eating disorder then a programme of treatment will be needed to deal with that.
-Anti-inflammatory medicines such as paracetamol or ibuprofen will help.
-rest
-plenty liquid
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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What Causes Painful Ulcers At The Back Of The Throat?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. They are caused by medical conditions such as : -Fungal infections -Eating disorders such as bulimia -Throat trauma In some cases throat ulcers have been mistaken for thyroid or hormonal problems or a food allergy. Some advices that I can give to you are : -Take antibiotics, such as augmentine 500 mg for 7 days -avoiding spicy foods -using an antiseptic mouthwash. - If throat ulcers are caused by an eating disorder then a programme of treatment will be needed to deal with that. -Anti-inflammatory medicines such as paracetamol or ibuprofen will help. -rest -plenty liquid Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!