Suggest Treatment For Throat Infection

Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2015

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Question : Ive had a cold the last 2 weeks, most of which is gone now. But now I have what feels like a lump in my throat when I swallow, and I can't seem to cough up all the mucas, I'm also excessively tired.

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
you may be having a throat infection!

Detailed Answer:
Hello

from your complaints it looks like that you may be having a throat infection , which will cause swelling of the lining of the throat. This swelling may be causing the lumpy feeling which you are having.

please dont worry , just avoid spicy and cold food and start gargling with warm salt water 2-3 times a day.

The feeling should subside in 2-3 days and if it does not subside , then i would like you to meet your ent doctor , who will examine you and guide you further.

Take care!

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