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What Causes Severe Soreness And Red Discolouration In The Throat?

My throat is normally sore when i wake up but recently my throat has been sore for the whole day. It feels dry and scratchy on both sides but more so on the left. It looks like my soft palate is orange and the area around the uvula is red. Should i go see my doctor?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Soreness of the throat along with an orange appearance of the soft palate and red around uvula especially in the morning can be due to acid reflux problem. Other cause can be due to the throat infection.

So, first of all, you should get the cause ruled out. A throat swab culture can be done in case if there is infection suspected.

In case if there is an infection in the throat, then you can be advised:
-Antibiotics like Augmentin or Azithromycin to resolve the infection.
-Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain.
-Doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can be very much relieving.
-You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat.
-Gargle with a numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine.
-Gargle with antiseptic solution like few drops of betadine in water.
-Chew Vitamin C pellets to boost up the immunity.
-Avoid spicy and chilled foods.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Causes Severe Soreness And Red Discolouration In The Throat?

Hello, Soreness of the throat along with an orange appearance of the soft palate and red around uvula especially in the morning can be due to acid reflux problem. Other cause can be due to the throat infection. So, first of all, you should get the cause ruled out. A throat swab culture can be done in case if there is infection suspected. In case if there is an infection in the throat, then you can be advised: -Antibiotics like Augmentin or Azithromycin to resolve the infection. -Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain. -Doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can be very much relieving. -You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat. -Gargle with a numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine. -Gargle with antiseptic solution like few drops of betadine in water. -Chew Vitamin C pellets to boost up the immunity. -Avoid spicy and chilled foods. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora