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Pain in inner throat
I have pain in right side inner throat it is paining like even if I swallow saliva. Creating a pricking feel and discomfort also. What could be the possibilities.? Should I check General Physician or ENT?
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Hello Sir, pain on one side of the throat while swallowing saliva can occur due to throat inflammation, tonsillitis, or other local causes. An examination is needed to identify the exact cause.
Next Steps
* I recommend an in-person evaluation by an ENT specialist, especially if the pain persists or worsens.
* Please consult me on Practo and share any relevant reports and details of the medicines you have taken for your migraine.
* Based on your symptoms, further examination or investigations may be advised.
Health Tips
* Stay hydrated and try warm salt-water gargles.
* Avoid smoking and foods that irritate your throat.
* If you develop difficulty breathing or swallowing saliva, drooling, neck swelling, or severe worsening pain, seek urgent medical care.
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If your symptoms are of recent onset,it could be due to a viral throat infection.Do warm water gargle with salt,use any OTC pain reliever.However , symptoms lasting longer than a week,requires a clinical examination by an ENT specialist
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Hello,
Pain on one side of the throat while swallowing saliva can occur due to pharyngitis or tonsillitis, a local ulcer, irritation, or other causes. However, severe unilateral throat pain can occasionally indicate a peritonsillar abscess or another condition requiring prompt assessment.
I recommend an in-person examination, preferably by an ENT specialist, particularly if the pain is significant, worsening, or persistent.
Until you are examined, you may:
- Drink adequate fluids and try warm saline gargles.
- Avoid smoking, irritants, and very hot or spicy foods.
- Use an appropriate pain reliever if safe for you and according to its instructions.
Seek urgent medical attention if you have difficulty breathing, inability to swallow saliva, drooling, a muffled voice, difficulty opening your mouth, neck swelling, or rapidly worsening pain.
If symptoms are mild and recent, a general physician can also assess you initially. An ENT examination is preferable if the pain is strongly one-sided or associated with tonsillar swelling.
Regards.
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Hello,
Pain on one side of the throat, particularly while swallowing saliva, is known as odynophagia (painful swallowing).
Possible causes include tonsillitis, pharyngitis, a small throat ulcer, or local inflammation. Occasionally, a tonsil stone or a foreign body, such as a small food particle, may cause a pricking sensation.
Rarely, severe one-sided throat pain may indicate a peritonsillar abscess, especially if accompanied by fever, swelling, or difficulty opening the mouth.
A physical examination is necessary to identify the exact cause.
Next Steps
Consult an ENT specialist, as the pain is localised to one side. A general physician is also an appropriate first choice. Gargle with warm salt water 2â3 times daily. Maintain adequate hydration and consume soft, easily swallowed foods. Paracetamol may help relieve discomfort if you have no contraindications. Avoid starting antibiotics without examination, as many throat infections are viral.
Health Tips
Avoid smoking, very spicy foods, and excessively hot beverages until symptoms improve. Seek medical attention if you develop difficulty breathing, inability to swallow saliva, drooling, muffled voice, significant one-sided swelling, or difficulty opening your mouth. These symptoms may indicate a deeper throat infection requiring prompt treatment. My recommendation: An ENT consultation would be particularly suitable given your one-sided pain and pricking sensation. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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Right-sided throat pain while swallowing saliva may be due to tonsillitis, a throat infection, or a local ulcer.
Please consult in detail for proper examination and diagnosis.
Health Tips
If you have difficulty swallowing, breathing difficulty, fever, or neck swelling, seek urgent medical attention.
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One-sided throat pain that's sharp even when swallowing saliva usually points to pharyngitis or tonsillitis, most often from a viral or bacterial throat infection. A general physician is the right first stop here rather than an ENT, since this sounds like an infection, not a structural problem.
Next Steps
A physician can examine your throat and check if you need antibiotics, and your temperature plus how well you swallow liquids will help guide that. Warm saltwater gargles and warm, soft fluids can ease the discomfort meanwhile.
Health Tips
See an ENT instead if the pain keeps worsening, you develop drooling, cannot open your mouth fully, or have trouble breathing, since those need urgent evaluation.
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