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Sore Throat, Pain While Swallowing, Throat Looks Red And Swollen. Taking Ibuprofen, Painkillers. Advise?

I have been feeling unwell for about 3 days, first it was just a bit of a sore throat, now im a lot of pain when i swallow and my throat looks red and swollen . I dont have any other symthoms and apart from then i swallow i feel fine. I cant get in to see my gp is there anything i can do at home? Im taking painkillers (mainly ibuprofen) and trying to drink lots which seems to help a little.
Wed, 8 May 2013
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello dear..
All these symptoms indicate that you might be having Pharyngitis.
Management includes:
1. Gargle with warm salt water to relieve throat pain.
2. Analgesics like paracetamol
3. Antibiotics depending upon culture & sensitivity reports to remove the causative organism.
4. Antihistamine preparations can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
If symptoms still persist...it will be better to consult an ENT specialist.
Meanwhile...avoid taking cold food & drinks, maintain adequate hydration & take soft, non-spicy foods.
Wish you good health & a speedy recovery.
Thanks & take care.
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Allergist and Immunologist,  Dr. Suman Kumar's  Response
SINUSITIS
POST NASAL DRIP OF SINUS CAUSES THRAOTSWELLING AND THE SIGNS WRITTEN BY YOU
TAKE METROGYL 200 MG BD
TAB ALLEGRA 120 MG BD
SYO GELUSIL 2 TSF TDS
SYP TOSSEX 1 TSF NIGHT
TAKE VOVERAN SOS ON PAIN
METROGYL TO BE STOPPED AFTER 5 DAYS AND OTHERS CAN BE CONT FOR 10-14 DAYS
ND GET XRAY PNS IF THERE IS RECURENCES OF SIGNS AND SYMPTOMPS
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Sore Throat, Pain While Swallowing, Throat Looks Red And Swollen. Taking Ibuprofen, Painkillers. Advise?

Hello dear.. All these symptoms indicate that you might be having Pharyngitis. Management includes: 1. Gargle with warm salt water to relieve throat pain. 2. Analgesics like paracetamol 3. Antibiotics depending upon culture & sensitivity reports to remove the causative organism. 4. Antihistamine preparations can also be used to provide symptomatic relief. If symptoms still persist...it will be better to consult an ENT specialist. Meanwhile...avoid taking cold food & drinks, maintain adequate hydration & take soft, non-spicy foods. Wish you good health & a speedy recovery. Thanks & take care.