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Sore throat
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I am suffering from sore throat from last 20 days. What could be the cause and how can I make it right?
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Is it associated with fever and general body ache
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Cosult
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Steam inhalation
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You are suffering from this because of bacterial infection. You you don't treat it right now it can spread to your ears via eustachian tube.
So get an antibiotic coverage to treat it.
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Consultation
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- Betadine gargle × thrice daily × 5 days
- Steam inhalation × thrice daily × 5 days
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There might be infection/ inflammation involved. Please consult for the proper history, examination and plan for treatment. Thank you.
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Hello, did u consult a doctor for the same? Need to get your throat checked n swab test performed. Any fever, cold or cough associated with it?
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Practice salt water gargling 3 times a day. Consume plenty of water preferably hot. Do steam inhalation too.
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Take lozenges twice a day for now. Kindly do consult here for further assistance.
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• Drink luke warm daily
• Steam inhalation twice a day
• Drink kadha (Ayurvedic medicine) twice a day
• Avoid cold drinks
• Avoid Soda(Aerated drinks)
• Check SPO2 levels (if less than 94% then get admitted)
• STOP SMOKING If you do
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Take Consultation with me for further management
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Farjana
Ayurveda
9 yrs exp
Pune
Consult for diagnosis and treatment.
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Salt water gargles thrice a day.
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Temperature monitoring.Plenty of liquids orally.
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nellore
Consult for proper medications
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
It can be infection or inflammation. You need to consult with an ENT for further management and guidance.
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