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Pain in throat
Throat hurts after I eat sweets or cold foods. Since childhood my throat has always been sensitive. But in past few weeks, it's sensitivity has increased. After eating too sugary or cold foods it immediately starts hurting and difficult to swallow even water. Please suggest what could be the reason.
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Developing pharyngitis after intake of certain food items, like cold feeds can happen in certain individuals. It's better to avoid it for sometime, not forever.
Also, developing good immunity would definitely be the key.
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Gargle with Luke warm saline water..
avoid irritant food items for sometime.
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Will have to examine properly to see whether you have developed tonsillitis issue . Any ulcers ,dental carries or any history of tooth sensitivity is also important
For now you can avoid those food items which are triggering your symptoms .
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Getting a proper consultation is advisable
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Dr. Manasa M R
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Sometimes this happens to people who are sensitive to cold
So you need to avoid it as much as possible
Also a physical examination of the throat will give a better conclusion
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Dr. Susan Pallicken
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Require further oral examination and a laryngoscopic examination.
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Consult nearby ent
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Dr. Jyoti Sharma
Allergist/Immunologist
12 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult online through Practo it’s may be due to low immunity or due to allergies so contact through Practo
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