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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat

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Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2015
Question: Recently I began to have pain in my figers (swelling), wrist and elbows as well as a sore throat. I'm being treated for hypertension.
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Answered by Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possible throat infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi xxxx,

Welcome to HCM.

I have gone through your question and understand your concern.

Based on the symptoms that you have described, I think that you have a throat infection. A throat infection can be caused by a bacteria or virus.

Some symptoms of a throat infection are:
Fever
Throat pain
Weakness
Body pains

Along with this, some people also get cough and produce mucus.

Here are a few things you can try to help:
Drink lots of water to prevent dehydration
Gargle the throat with warm salt water 4 to 5 times a day
Use a humidifier to clear the nasal passages
You may want to take some over the counter pain killers to help with the body pains if needed

Try the things mentioned above for about 5 days. If you start coughing a lot of yellow colored phlegm, it might be a good idea to see a doctor to get antibiotics.

Please follow up after 5 days.

I hope I have answered your question. All the best. Wish you a quick recovery.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni

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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat

Brief Answer: Possible throat infection Detailed Answer: Hi xxxx, Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your question and understand your concern. Based on the symptoms that you have described, I think that you have a throat infection. A throat infection can be caused by a bacteria or virus. Some symptoms of a throat infection are: Fever Throat pain Weakness Body pains Along with this, some people also get cough and produce mucus. Here are a few things you can try to help: Drink lots of water to prevent dehydration Gargle the throat with warm salt water 4 to 5 times a day Use a humidifier to clear the nasal passages You may want to take some over the counter pain killers to help with the body pains if needed Try the things mentioned above for about 5 days. If you start coughing a lot of yellow colored phlegm, it might be a good idea to see a doctor to get antibiotics. Please follow up after 5 days. I hope I have answered your question. All the best. Wish you a quick recovery.