Suggest Treatment For Throat Pain

Brief Answer:
Should see ENT specialist for clinical inspection of throat.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,

Sore throat is likely because of upper respiratory infection (tonsillitis) but it should be evaluated further by clinical examination of throat and some routine blood tests.

Pus spot on the tonsil is indicative of infection of tonsil but it must be confirmed by clinical inspection of throat.

However,majority of cases throat pain or tonsillitis are due to viral infection, but in some cases it can also be related to bacterial infection,commonly streptococcal which needs to be rule out first.

So,If I would have your treating doctor,I would like to differentiate the cause through routine blood counts (CBC with differential counts,ESR) and throat examination with pharyngoscopy to rule out infective (especially bacterial) causes.

Therefore it would be advisable to make appointment with doctor (preferably an ENT specialist) who will take complete medical history including history of sensitivity to antibiotics with thoroughly clinical examination of your throat and may order some routine blood works as I mentioned.

Meanwhile you may take below mentioned symptomatic treatment but there is no need to worry much at present.

1) Pain killers like paracetamol 500 or ibuprofen 400 two times daily which is available over the counter.

2) Antihistamines like cetrizine 10 mg twice daily if you have a dry cough.

3) Nebulization with steam inhalation 2 to 3 times a day.

4) Start warm salt water gargles which will also helpful for symptomatic relief.

5) Avoid cold water or any other cold products like ice-cream or soft drink because doing so, may cause further inflammation in throat.

Antibiotics may also require if bacterial infection found by blood tests but you will need a prescription from some local doctor or ENT specialist.

Hope this will help you,feel free to ask if you have more questions.

Thanks and Regards,

Dr.SandipKabra

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