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What Causes Sharp Pain In Throat After Suffering From Sore Throat?

I ve had a sore throat since Friday (vacationing in Cancun) and now it feels like I have cuts in my throat. Even just drinking cold water stings like lemon juice on a cut and can sometimes send me into coughing fits which I know doesn t help the situation. I ve tried gargling with salt water and, unfortunately, had to take tons of ibuprofen for the pain and have tried throat lozenges. Is there something else I can gargle with or drink or try to heal these cuts faster? I hate to sit out Thanksgiving (tomorrow) because I can t even drink water...
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sharp pain in throat after suffering from sore throat which is due to viral as well as bacterial infection and due to poor immunity of body. A sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own with at-home care. If condition is getting worse then you should consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment . Doctor may examine physically , order tests like throat swab test , viral culture test and blood test to rule out condition like strep throat . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin ) along with anti inflammatory and in some cases tonsillectomy is also required but in advance stages .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sharp Pain In Throat After Suffering From Sore Throat?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sharp pain in throat after suffering from sore throat which is due to viral as well as bacterial infection and due to poor immunity of body. A sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own with at-home care. If condition is getting worse then you should consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment . Doctor may examine physically , order tests like throat swab test , viral culture test and blood test to rule out condition like strep throat . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin ) along with anti inflammatory and in some cases tonsillectomy is also required but in advance stages . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari