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Throat problem
Today i did a big mistake..i woke up middle of night due to thirst but i was feeling very sleepy to go to kitchen and drink water so i saw one thermos bottle in window and i found it has some water so i drank it and sleep but when i woke up in morning there is weird feeling in my throat metal taste like feeling some iching and weirdness while eating so i told my mom she told me that it was old bottle since 1 month it was there so i drank a water of thermos bottle which was there for 1 month now what to do plz suggest me some medicine i am so frightened and also telling me exact what happened to me
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Nothing to worry as of now
It’s okay, as long as it was just plain water
You can start salt water gargling, if not chlorlhexidine mouth wash
If irritation persists and you’ve pain then visit a doctor
If not wait and watch
Nothing to worry
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Confirm and make sure it was just water
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Dr. Farheen Khan
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
4 yrs exp
Saharanpur
Do salt water gargle
And take cap bifilac once a day for 5 days
If any other symptoms appear consult ent
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Dr. Gurpreet Singh
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
1 yrs exp
Patiala
Drinking a small amount of old water from a thermos kept for a month is very unlikely to cause poisoning, but it can irritate the throat and taste buds, which explains the metallic taste, itching, and discomfort while eating. This happens due to bacterial growth or residue from the bottle lining. You should drink plenty of fresh water, do warm salt-water gargles 2–3 times a day, avoid spicy or very hot/cold food for a day, and you may take a simple antacid if there is burning. There is no need to panic—this usually settles within 24–48 hours. If you develop vomiting, fever, severe pain, breathing difficulty, or swelling, see a doctor immediately; otherwise, rest and monitor.
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