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How Can Sore Throat Be Treated?

hi doctor.im 31 yrs old and I ve been experiencing a sore throat like something in my throat when I swallow.and most of all I ve been having really bad odor coming from my mouth like maybe from my stomach or my sinuses..it smells like something rotting! I m really worried some say maybe from acid refluxed but its nothing ever coming up I know the difdifence.its not my teeth its rather coming from my throat..
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Hi,

I understand your concern.

Sore throat could be due to 2 main issues if no bad teeth:
- strep throat
- acid reflux or other hyperacidity problems of the stomach.

Further tests are recommended to determine the right cause:
- culture of throat for strep infection
- upper endoscopy

Until you get the tests done, I advise to:
- keep good oral hygiene, oral antiseptic can be used
- have your dinner at least 4 hours before going to bad
- brush your teeth frequently
- avoid citric or other foods that would make your symptoms worse
- increase water intake
- gargle with warm water and salt

Hope this helps.
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How Can Sore Throat Be Treated?

Hi, I understand your concern. Sore throat could be due to 2 main issues if no bad teeth: - strep throat - acid reflux or other hyperacidity problems of the stomach. Further tests are recommended to determine the right cause: - culture of throat for strep infection - upper endoscopy Until you get the tests done, I advise to: - keep good oral hygiene, oral antiseptic can be used - have your dinner at least 4 hours before going to bad - brush your teeth frequently - avoid citric or other foods that would make your symptoms worse - increase water intake - gargle with warm water and salt Hope this helps.