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Question: Hello Doctor,
Good Morning,
I have been having some sort of throat issues since 13-May on and off. I have raised an earlier ticket related to throat issues and shortness of breath due to the gastro issues.
I found my mouth gets dry, however some saliva is getting formed on the throat and the throat gets sticky. Sometimes need to take extra effort to speak.
I am not feeling comfortable because of the sticky whitish saliva which is getting formed on the throat.
I am getting a sensation to spit the saliva quite frequently.
No Fever, Head Ache, Vomiting, however need to give extra effort to swallow the food.
Since i am scratching throat frequently and trying to spit the saliva, i am getting stiff neck and also pain in the neck area.
I have been having acidity issues and breathlessness for nearly 8 months on and off (Since Oct, 2019). I have been consuming medicines for the same and it is not a big issues.
Current Medicines:
Thyronorm 125 MG for last 9 years
Sompraz d 20 (If I experience severe Gastro issues)
Lezuride od 70 (If I experience severe Gastro issues)
Zycolchin 0.5 MG (If constipation is high, can this cause loose motion sometimes.)
Ethilam half tablet of 0.5 MG (To avoid Anxiety, however not taking frequently)
Consumed Erythromycin 500 3 tablets in last 5 days.
Requesting your expert hep to address my medical conditions related to throat. I am concerned if this could be related o Covid 19, requesting you to please clarify.
Thanks and Regards
Rajesh G
Good Morning,
I have been having some sort of throat issues since 13-May on and off. I have raised an earlier ticket related to throat issues and shortness of breath due to the gastro issues.
I found my mouth gets dry, however some saliva is getting formed on the throat and the throat gets sticky. Sometimes need to take extra effort to speak.
I am not feeling comfortable because of the sticky whitish saliva which is getting formed on the throat.
I am getting a sensation to spit the saliva quite frequently.
No Fever, Head Ache, Vomiting, however need to give extra effort to swallow the food.
Since i am scratching throat frequently and trying to spit the saliva, i am getting stiff neck and also pain in the neck area.
I have been having acidity issues and breathlessness for nearly 8 months on and off (Since Oct, 2019). I have been consuming medicines for the same and it is not a big issues.
Current Medicines:
Thyronorm 125 MG for last 9 years
Sompraz d 20 (If I experience severe Gastro issues)
Lezuride od 70 (If I experience severe Gastro issues)
Zycolchin 0.5 MG (If constipation is high, can this cause loose motion sometimes.)
Ethilam half tablet of 0.5 MG (To avoid Anxiety, however not taking frequently)
Consumed Erythromycin 500 3 tablets in last 5 days.
Requesting your expert hep to address my medical conditions related to throat. I am concerned if this could be related o Covid 19, requesting you to please clarify.
Thanks and Regards
Rajesh G
Brief Answer:
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concern.
I very unlikely that your symptoms are related to covid.
Most likely they are related to anxiety which is known to cause dry throat.
Worthwhile getting an endoscopy done to rule out the cause of acidity and reflux which can cause worsening of acidity as well as throat irritation.
Take sompraz d 20 regularly for 4 weeks and follow anti reflux measures as i had mentioned you.
also take etilam for 15 days daily half in morning and 1 at night under medical supervision and see how you feel if your symptoms improve with both these medications then can check with your gastroenterologist about few medications like from SSRI group which can be taken long term to control symptoms and are safe and non habit forming.
Yes zycolchin is known to cause diarrhea.
Some times allergy can cause throat irritation dryness so check with your ent doctor if anti histaminics like allegra will help you too.
Increase fluid intake and avoid frequent forceful clearing of your throat as it will increase your symptoms further.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Hello
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concern.
I very unlikely that your symptoms are related to covid.
Most likely they are related to anxiety which is known to cause dry throat.
Worthwhile getting an endoscopy done to rule out the cause of acidity and reflux which can cause worsening of acidity as well as throat irritation.
Take sompraz d 20 regularly for 4 weeks and follow anti reflux measures as i had mentioned you.
also take etilam for 15 days daily half in morning and 1 at night under medical supervision and see how you feel if your symptoms improve with both these medications then can check with your gastroenterologist about few medications like from SSRI group which can be taken long term to control symptoms and are safe and non habit forming.
Yes zycolchin is known to cause diarrhea.
Some times allergy can cause throat irritation dryness so check with your ent doctor if anti histaminics like allegra will help you too.
Increase fluid intake and avoid frequent forceful clearing of your throat as it will increase your symptoms further.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
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