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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sore Throat Which Hurts While Swallowing
Question: Hello, I have a bad sore throat started yesterday 2/1. no fever, no infection that I know of. Just have a bad sore throat, hurts to swallow. should I see urgent care today? I have a primary care physician but she is an hour away so I will probably go to urgent care.
DO I NEED TO GO TO URGENT CARE
DO I NEED TO GO TO URGENT CARE
Brief Answer:
not necessary at this stage
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Acute sore throat is most commonly due to infection either viral or bacterial.
Viral infection is more common than bacterial however.Bacterial infection would require antibiotics.
The absence of a fever makes viral infection more likely. This would be treated with oral pain killers and topical treatment.
Oral pain killers such as ibuprofen, cataflam or naproxen , which have an anti inflammatory effect can be used.
Topical treatments such as chloroseptic, diflam or covonia throat spray etc can be used as well.
With viral infections the pain should resolve in 3 to 4 days. If there is no improvement or the symptoms significantly worsen then bacterial infection would need to be considered.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
not necessary at this stage
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Acute sore throat is most commonly due to infection either viral or bacterial.
Viral infection is more common than bacterial however.Bacterial infection would require antibiotics.
The absence of a fever makes viral infection more likely. This would be treated with oral pain killers and topical treatment.
Oral pain killers such as ibuprofen, cataflam or naproxen , which have an anti inflammatory effect can be used.
Topical treatments such as chloroseptic, diflam or covonia throat spray etc can be used as well.
With viral infections the pain should resolve in 3 to 4 days. If there is no improvement or the symptoms significantly worsen then bacterial infection would need to be considered.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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