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What Causes Sore Throat Along With Back And Shoulder Pain While Coughing?
Hi I have had an illness for the past 4-5 weeks It feels like there is alot of pressure on my brain I have had a very sore throat and back and shoulder it hurts so bad when I cough it a 10/10 on pain I have been to the doctors and had medication but nothing worked should I go to hospital about it
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat along with back and shoulder pain while coughing which is due to bacterial infection leading to strep throat. It can also occur due to viral infection like viral pharyngitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain proper oral hygiene. You should take Diphenhydramine and Dextromethorphan for 4-5 days. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should take you take nasal decongestant sprays, antihistamines and antibiotic combination as infection is present. Lemon does not go along with sore throat it will exaggerate your symptoms. You should avoid it . If condition doesn't get better then consult ENT specialist for proper examination and treatment .Do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take ibuprofen one tablet twice daily. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. Throat lozenges one every 4 hours is helpful. Drink lukewarm water throughout the day as it can provide relief.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sore Throat Along With Back And Shoulder Pain While Coughing?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat along with back and shoulder pain while coughing which is due to bacterial infection leading to strep throat. It can also occur due to viral infection like viral pharyngitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to maintain proper oral hygiene. You should take Diphenhydramine and Dextromethorphan for 4-5 days. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should take you take nasal decongestant sprays, antihistamines and antibiotic combination as infection is present. Lemon does not go along with sore throat it will exaggerate your symptoms. You should avoid it . If condition doesn t get better then consult ENT specialist for proper examination and treatment .Do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Take ibuprofen one tablet twice daily. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. Throat lozenges one every 4 hours is helpful. Drink lukewarm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari