Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat

Posted on Wed, 25 Mar 2015

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Question : My throat has been sore for almost two months. I've taken antibiotics and it hasn't gone away. My throat hurts worse than ever and there are no white patches on my throat. I can barely open my neck and my neck muscles are sore
I meant I can barely open my mouth

Answered by Dr. Naveen (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Glosso-pharyngeal neuralgia needs to be ruled out...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

According to the history given by you, I am of the opinion that you could be having Glosso-pharyngeal neuralgia. In the absence of any inflammation or patches with difficulty in mouth opening is usually related to glosso-pharyngeal neuralgia. Other probable causes could be severe laryngo-pharyngeal reflux and temporo-mandibular joint disorder.

I would suggest you to consult a good ENT specialist for the confirmation of the same and further management.

Hope I have answered your query; I will be available for the follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Naveen (33 hours later)

Thank you, i have a ent appointment today.

Answered by Dr. Naveen (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you good health...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

Wish you good luck and good health. Please keep me informed.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj