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What Causes Persistent Throat Pain?

The front of my throat aches and feels like someone punched me in my throat. Nothing hurts on the inside. It feels thick and heavy on the outside of my neck. I do have hypothyroidism and take medication. But, I ve never had this ache/light pain before. It feels like someone is grabbing me by the neck.
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent throat pain which seems to be due to respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. You should do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take ibuprofen one tablet twice daily. You should use anti inflammatory painkillers. Throat lozenges one every 4 hours is helpful. Drink lukewarm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. You should take steam inhalation. Apply mist humidifiers in room. Get blood test done to detect level of infection.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Throat Pain?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent throat pain which seems to be due to respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. You should do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take ibuprofen one tablet twice daily. You should use anti inflammatory painkillers. Throat lozenges one every 4 hours is helpful. Drink lukewarm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. You should take steam inhalation. Apply mist humidifiers in room. Get blood test done to detect level of infection. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari