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I have been having a pain in my throat since two days while swallowing saliva or eating anything or even during drinking water. how to reduce the pain

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Hi there...Drink plenty of water,eat soft foods like cooked cereal, mashed potatoes, soft fruits, yogurt and soft-cooked eggs...give adequate rest to your body..Avoid spicy foods or acidic foods. Garg ...  Read More

Hello doc, since the past 2 weeks I am having this problem. My throat is so dry and I am unable to swallow my saliva, it hurts so much. I don't have any issues in swallowing food and water, just with saliva. This problem is persistent throughout the day, I don't know what to do. Please help.

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Please consult online for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

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My throat is paining when I try to swallow anything at all including saliva since yesterday. I ate some hot food yesterday and I am not sure if that is the reason. Few days back I had throat infection too with cold but than I was feeling ok since last whole week.

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You seem to be suffering from acute pharyngo-tonsillitis which is a common type of throat infection. You may need to take antibiotics and painkillers along with antiseptic mouth gargle for few days fo ...  Read More

Since past few days, I've woken up in the morning with throat irritation. I feel it when I swallow saliva. But, I do not feel it when I swallow food or water. My ears also feel full at eustachian tube. I wake up in the morning with a dry throat and nose as well. I have also been having bouts of acidity recently. Can you please advise if it throat i

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Most probably GERD ...  Read More

Dr..i have pain in throat ince 2 weeks when i swallow saliva only no pain during eating or drinking...buy feel pain sometimes during saliva ...no pain while moving neck ..no cough...when i m.busy sometimes unnoticable. could you please guide me i m.afraid if there is something serious or related to throat cancer God forbidden?

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You seem to be suffering from reflux laryngopharyngitis which is type of acidity related disorder. You may need to take anti reflux medications for few weeks for long term benefits ...  Read More

Since three weeks there is pain in my throat when swallowing saliva but there's not much hindrence in eating food or swallowing. The pain is there throughout the day and night it is felt more and it is increasing as I eat or drink something chilled. No cold or cough or fever. As I consulted a doctor online he gave a gas tablet and suggested an endo

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Better to consult physically and go with advice.. ...  Read More

Good evening doctor I need your help actually recently I breakup with my gf, 5 year long relationship. I have in so much pain because I loved her madly. I want to forget her so some of my friend suggested spit tabacco. I used it regularly for 5-6 times for last 15 days and spit many times. Today I feel dry throat, throat pain and low voice. Not pro

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Do not get worried about your health. Stop tobacco immediately. It seems to have caused irritation in throat for you. Drink lots of water, avoid spicy and citrus foods for a few days. You can take sy ...  Read More

I have got sore throat feels like small ulcer from long time in near the throat wall and it is not constant I comes and goes away and coming back and it's has been 2 months pain while swallowing and little ear pain as week not much pain while eating it only pains while swallowing saliva and also has dry mouth and dry lips I consulted ENT as well he

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1 day back I drank and smoked very heavily that I vomitted in very rough manner. Again smoked and drank alcohol same night. Since yesterday I have sore throat and yesterday when I cleared throat to spit, in the saliva there was small traces of blood. Blood is not coming now, it only came yesterday when I cleared throat 4 to 5 times. Does it indicat

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It's because of both infection and acidity due to drinking and smoking Kindly avoid drinking and smoking Needs to be evaluated for further treatment. Kindly visit a nearby ent surgeon ...  Read More

Suffreing from sore throat with white mucous from mouth , difficulty in swallowing from 2days plz suggest medicines

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I have been experiencing a sore throat along with a mild cold for the past four to five days. It started gradually, but the discomfort in my throat has continued, making it a bit difficult to speak and swallow at times. The cold symptoms have also lingered, causing slight congestion and an overall feeling of tiredness.

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Betadine gargle add 3ml solution in hot to warm water gargle it before meals two times. Azee500 one per day after food for 3to5. Zerodol sp three times a day after food for five days. Montek lc o ...  Read More

My 2 year old boy is suffering from a cold and sore throat. how to treat the sore throat and any medication is required?

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact nu ...  Read More

Sore throat.felling pain when swallowing and excessive saliva in mouth.Not eating properly due to sore throat.

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Use warm saline gargles 3 times a day. ...  Read More

I am having throat ulcers, throat pain, mucus in throat(no coughing), problem in swallowing from yesterday. There seems to be gas problem as well.

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Your symptoms are suggestive of viral pharyngitis. Connect online to discuss further ...  Read More

Hello doctor I'm having sore throat more frequently from one month, like i feel itching and pocky sensations in my throat, please tell me what should I do, im feeling scared

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Kindly notify if you have any gastric issues. Usually such symptoms persist in view of allergy or GERD changes. ...  Read More

For a week i m having sore throat..attaching pics..had fever for 2 days..now no fever..feeling of swelled roof of the mouth..and feeling of thorn like while swallowing on extreme right end of throat..plz tell what to do

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It looks like acute pharyngitis, consult an ENT specialist for proper treatment. ...  Read More

We stay in Bangalore and my husband is having recurring sore throat and ulcers and viral every other week. We are not sure what is the root cause of this issue.

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Recurring sore throat and fever may be due to low immunity or deficiencies ...  Read More

I am having sore throat since yesterday. Please advice what medicine to can I take to cure my sore throat?

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Take my consultation I will guide you through it ...  Read More

Running nose and sore throat from yesterday. Have been taking steam but there is no improvement. Kindly look into it

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Had sore throat since 22 days as i got wet in rain and travelled in cold air. It did improve on rest but now same.. Only sore throat nothing else. I have exam after 15 days dont know what has happened.i did ate cetrizine for 2-3 days in beginning.

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My throat often gets sore and I get a cough. Even after taking medicine, the test report is fine but I have no energy at all. What food should I avoid? And medicine I'm taking Paracetamol+ montekulast+ levocitrizine Pls help

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He has dry cough and sore throat. It will increase in night time making sleep disturbances.please give any suggestions.

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It's urti ...  Read More

Yesterday evening facing the sore throat and a bit a fever . And digestion also some issues. Sore throat because of some ice juice

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I have sore throat from yesterday evening.Please give some medicine.Sometimes I have sneezing and runny nose.

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Cofsil lozenges 1-0-1 T.Montek Lc 0-0-1 T.Nicip plus 1-0-1 For 2 days ...  Read More

My daughter is experiencing difficulty in swallowing food due to sore throat. What medication shall I give she is 40 kgs.

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Tab zerodol sp 1 tablespoon twice daily Warm saline gargle twice daily ...  Read More

Hello, I am experiencing sore throat and burning tongue at a point for the past one week and mild pain in throat after wakeup in the morning (using AC).

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Folic acid and vit B12 supplements kenacort oral paste for local application. ...  Read More

I am suffering from throat infection from one and half month. It started with chronic Acid Reflux, then after treatment the acid reflux is clear now, bit throat pain and congestion in throat is there. Also I feel a very small lump on the left side of neck. I addition, I feel very bad taste in tongue and mouth, more amount of white colored saliva( j

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Kindly share an endoscopy report and tongue photograph. ...  Read More

Dear Doctor Since I woke up in the morning, I am having sore throat. I don't have any other symptoms but I wish to get it cured. Please help me in getting it cured by tomorrow as I have to go for a presentation. Please suggest some medicine

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Pls get an online consultation done ...  Read More

Sir I was tested COVID positive in 2020 ..my CHEST xray was normal, all lab reports were normal but I got admitted in hospital during COVID due to breathlessness...now I m having sore throat last 12 days and when I take deep breath i feel chest tightness during deep breath and when in normal breath there is not any problem ....means during sore thr

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Rule out allergic airway disease ...  Read More

I have to clear my throat again and again without any cause and rn i am having throat pain also what to do Pls gudie

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Warm water gargles Tab viveron D ...  Read More

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