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What Leads To Sore Spot Inside The Throat?

Hello, I was complaining of a sore spot in my throat, kind of felt like a popcorn kernel got stuck but then I looked and it was a thick white substance that I could pick out with tweezers. It was the right side of my throat and it smelled back and looked like old food but it wasn t
Tue, 25 Aug 2020
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Hello,

The sore spot inside throat with possibility of bacterial infection most likely strep throat. Guidelines for better recovery:
- Do gargles with salted lukewarm water added epsom salt and peppermint oil
- Drink more liquids comprising of boiled water, hot tea, coffee with avoidance of aerated drinks
- Consume diet with lesser of spices, non veg, junk items
- Prescription of antibiotics such as penicillin like amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid or others
- Supportive cure with decongestant and anti inflammatory medications

Remain in regular follow up with your primary care for best results.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Leads To Sore Spot Inside The Throat?

Hello, The sore spot inside throat with possibility of bacterial infection most likely strep throat. Guidelines for better recovery: - Do gargles with salted lukewarm water added epsom salt and peppermint oil - Drink more liquids comprising of boiled water, hot tea, coffee with avoidance of aerated drinks - Consume diet with lesser of spices, non veg, junk items - Prescription of antibiotics such as penicillin like amoxicillin with Clavulanic acid or others - Supportive cure with decongestant and anti inflammatory medications Remain in regular follow up with your primary care for best results. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon