Suggest Treatment For Pain In Middle Of Neck

Posted on Mon, 25 Aug 2014

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Mon, 25 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : I am feeling slight pain in middle left of neck since yesterday. Feels like a tonsil to me. There is no problem in swallowing the food. But a slight pain when I move my neck. Can you please recommend any general medication for this? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Advised Ibuprofen.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us.

It may be due to tonsillitis or sore throat.
I would recommend you Ibuprofen 400 mg for pain.It is over the counter medication.
Drink warm water.
Salt water gargles three times a day.
Avoid cold food and spicy food.

If you will not feel better within 2 days then I would suggest you visit An ENT doctor for clinical examination to rule out tonsillitis or pharyngitis and doctor may advice you antibiotics.

Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.

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