Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat

Posted on Sun, 10 Jul 2016

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Question : I've had a sore throat for a few weeks and my neck on the left side has been a bit stiff. Looking in my throat, it seems a bit too white in the far back but difficult to see. I've had a bit of a balance problem a couple of weeks back but that has not reoccured. I didn't smoke for years but in April smoked for a few days but then through began to be sore so I stopped.

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
fungal infection?

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

sore throat without other symptoms and white matter on the throat may indicate fungal infection (candidiasis), particularly to patients with immune deficiency or patients who use corticosteroids (for example corticosteroid inhalers for pulmonary disorders). A doctor may easily diagnose such disorders. If your primary care doctor cannot find the diagnosis, then you'd better visit an ENT specialist for a deeper look at your throat.

So in conclusion, clinical examination by a doctor is required for the diagnosis. The data you've provide make candidiasis a likely diagnosis.

I hope it helps!
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Kind Regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar