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I had tonsillitis which did not get cured after two courses of antibiotics. I have done betadine gargles and warm water gargles. But still it is not getting fine. I see what patches at back of the throat and on tonsils. What should I do ?

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What antibiotics did you took ? Kindly mention. Please send a photo of the tonsils . ...  Read More

I have problem of sore throat from 3 months i have take lots of antibiotics and syrups still dont get rid from sore throat ,pls suggest me what can I do

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If its a long duration sore throat u either have allergy, or sinusitis causing post nasal drip leading to sore throat or u are having LPRD. need more history. Consult online if possible ...  Read More

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Hi, I have sore throat, should I use antibiotics? Or should I use natural remedies and wait it out? Want to avoid the use of antibiotics, pls advise. Thanks

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Use antibiotics Otherwise u need to suffer a lot Take azithro 500mg once a day for three days Tab pantoprazole 40mg once daily ...  Read More

For 3 months I have had a persistent sore throat and irritation throat. I have taken antibiotics but my sore throat is not going to become ok. Please tell me what test I perform to check why my sore throat is continuously present.

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It may be due to acid reflux Take pantocid 40 mg once a day empty stomach Drink plenty of water Avoid spicy and cold food Consult in person if symptoms persist ...  Read More

Hi I am having sore throat for two days. Had betadine gargle three times a day and apple cedar vinegar regularly. There is no improvement so far When I went to pharmacy he gave me curam 1g for 7 days * 2 times and clarinase similar dosage though I had no congestion or whiteness in my throat Do you advise me to Meds or should take others? Tha

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. What did you just say? You took medicines from the pharmacy directly? Why even ask doctors. I think doctors are not even needed anymore. . surely pharm ...  Read More

Hi sir I am suffering from often sore throat I had many courses of antibiotics But no improvement Does it is allergy Does chewing gutka causes persistent sore throat like if yes then what is the treatment Plz. Help I am fed up of this sore throat

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Yes it can cause . Any tobacco can cause which dangerous for future . Consult physicians for same ...  Read More

Can sore throat be treated by home remedies? Or is it necessary to take antibiotics? Why is sore throat accompanied by cough and cold too😢?

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You seem to be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat infection. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers along with antiseptic mouth gargle fo ...  Read More

I'm suffering from typhoid fever since one month and I'm taking antibiotics but 10days before I got sore throat still it's now....plz suggest the best information about my sore throat and I'm worried about that sir plzzz

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Can you please share what Antibiotics you have taken for Typhoid Fever? Sore throat is usually not related to Typhoid but may occur. Please see a doctor who will examine your throat and advise you acc ...  Read More

I am suffering from sore throat since 3 weeks.. had completed antibiotics course but still no relief..

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Hi, please tell me the list of medicines which you have taken and also for how many days. Also send a picture of your throat so that I can comment better ...  Read More

What can be the reason for persistent/prolonged sore throat for as long as one month? I had cepodem antibiotic for 12 days 1 month ago and still i is reoccurring again.

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It might be because of acid reflux in throat. Need to know proper history and examination to come to a diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I rerurned from US on Saturday and started with a very runny nose and sore throat by evening. Throughout Sunday I got high fever (100-103) that came down on Monay after taking Sinarest and Paracetamol. Today, again the throat pain increased along with runny nose. What should be my next steps?

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A runny nose, sore throat and fever up to 103 that eased with Sinarest and paracetamol, then flared again by day four, fits a common viral upper respiratory infection, sometimes triggered by travel an ...  Read More

Two days ago I got a sore throat, which i usually get once in a month or two but it goes upon gargling with a medicated mouth wash. this time it didn't go and on the 2nd day I started getting a runny or blocked nose, with ears blocked and pain in them. since yesterday its gotten worse and my whole face hurts, along with my teeth. my eyes and forehe

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This sounds like a viral cold that has moved into your sinuses. The blocked nose, ear fullness, and pain across your face, teeth, and forehead over the eyebrows are typical sinus congestion, not a den ...  Read More

Having extreme pain in my throat while swallowing and having mild fever for the past 2 days.Having body pain too

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Extreme pain while swallowing, together with fever and body pain for two days, points to a throat infection such as tonsillitis or pharyngitis. This can be viral or bacterial, and that distinction mat ...  Read More

Hello im 23wks pregnant, having cold cough throat pain since 2 days, took levocet and cofsils, but still im having throat pain, running nose have improved, can we take erythromycin for throat pain?

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A cold with throat pain that's easing in the nose after 2 days usually means a viral infection. Antibiotics like erythromycin won't help a viral sore throat. Erythromycin is one of the antibiotics con ...  Read More

Hello Doctor I was prescribed antibiotics for my throat infection. However those antibiotics are causing extreme loose motions. What should I do? Should I stop the antibiotics?

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Loose motions are a known side effect of many antibiotics and don't usually mean your throat treatment is wrong for you. ...  Read More

Doctor was prescribed clavam forte antibiotic for my daughter for ear infection today 3rd day morning I forgot to put it in refrigerator it was outside for 7 hours.can that be given will it decreases its efficiency

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Greetings Leaving Clavam Forte out for 7 hours will not significantly decrease its efficiency or cause harm. It remains stable at standard room temperature for short periods if kept away from direct ...  Read More

Hello my age is of 32 years and I will u tell u my problem 1 First I will sore throat after eating anything and sometimes I feel something choke in my throat and feel pain during eating and it not feel every time 2 I have stomach problems gastric and acidity problem and sometimes I feel bad smell very late and in winter during sleep I feel sometim

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Hi. Greetings It seems you have a laryngopharyngeal reflux issue. It might cause recurrent soreness in the throat, cough or choking sensation. ...  Read More

I have fever, cough, runny nose, pain in throat and just above the chest while coughing, headache. My fever yesterday night was 102.8 F I took paracetamol and fever got lowered for few hours but after a few hours fever is still the same I went to a doctor and doctor gave me these 2 antibiotics - labmox 200 and zifi 250 (please review the prescript

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One antibiotic should be taken Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

Hlo dr , I am on my antibiotics for lump under my jaw areas...so it was for 5 days course though I missed some dose and make it 7 days will it cause some problems.. the antibiotics was clamp 625 mg twice a day ...

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Actually you shouldn’t be doing like that Constant antibiotic level is needed to kill the microbe. Anyway there is no harm intaking for 7 days ...  Read More

When I take becosule z capsule the mouth ulcer solved in 8 to 10 days I also share ulcer photo its in Toungue again me taking becousule z capsule and gargle also After sometime its again come back Same sore Thorat off & on These problem started after sex of 2.5 month to 6 month It's Hiv Symptom?? I sex 6 month back Call sex worker girl its a v

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Don't go for a card test. Go for a Serum investigation from a good lab for HIV, HbsAg and HCV test. ...  Read More

Im facing fever with runny nose and soreness in throat since last night along with dizziness and chills too a little. The fever is almost 100° now. Help me cure it.

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Having a strain in throat while speaking and also has a sore throat. Started a week back and still facing the issue. Suggest what would be the cause and any remedies that could help or it is recommended to consult a doctor?

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Medication recommended. ...  Read More

Iam facing this issue since yesterday.irritating sore throat almost burning like accompanied by cough and little cold.

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Consult on WhatsApp-816953983 eight As I need more history ...  Read More

I had given my boyfriend a blowjob 25 days ago.i had sore throat right after it but it keeps coming and going.. i have also been having some cold soft drinks as well.should I be worried..

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Need not worry this issue can be fixed with right treatment and medications. For further guidance and assistance feel free to contact me. ...  Read More

I am under homeopathic medication for my breathing problems. As i feel suffocated often, alternate nose blocks, soreness and dryness in the lower part of my throat due to which i get a choking sensation. I also get pain in my throat if I talk excessively. I go breathless at times as well. I have been given homeopathic medicines for the same but it'

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Thanks for trusting Ayurved and Dr Satish, concerns of the respiratory system are dealt with in prime importance and care. So till then continue with the said medicine ...  Read More

I have a sore throat, runny nose and fever since yesterday . I am also feeling weak and am having difficulty in eating food due to my sore throat

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Pharyngitis ...  Read More

Iam currently 30 weeks pregnant . Having sore throat and thick green phlegm coming out from throat and nose since two days. Lost my voice as well. Which antibiotic is safe to take now?

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At 30 weeks of pregnancy, your symptoms (sore throat, green phlegm, voice loss for 2 days) are most likely due to a viral upper respiratory infection Green phlegm does NOT necessarily mean bacterial i ...  Read More

From 4 daysToungue ulcer & Me taking becosule z capsule 1 daily & 1 one gas tablet Please Help Please 1.5kg weight loss in last 10 days & sore Throat from 25 days when outside home Semi solid stool sometime 1 or 2 times in a Day I have a exposure with girl Last sex that 5 Month Ago 1st sex work & sex done with condom & no break

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I will guide u and help u. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

Me having mouth Tougue ulcer and have sore Thorat outside home After sex in 5 month me lost 1.5kg weight I have a exposure with girl 1st sex work & sex done with condom & no break in condom 2nd sex with my frnd & I also use condom and after sex of 10 min condom break and in sometime I change to new condom and vagina sex done ITS HIV RIS

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Please Help me Please 1.5kg weight loss in last 10 days & sore Throat from 25 days when outside home Semi solid stool sometime once in a Day I have a exposure with girl Last sex that 5 Month Ago 1st sex work and sex done with condom and no break in condom 2nd sex with my frnd and I also use condom and after sex of 10 min condom break and in som

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