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My throat has felt sore today. There was a little irritation when swallowing . However, I swallowed a little while ago and felt a popping sensation in my throat. It hurt and felt odd. Now it is extremely hard to swallow and hurts when I speak. Do I need to go to the emergency room or just go see my primary care doctor? Or is this normal?
Hello, welcome to HCM. These symptoms are due to infection of upper throat infection. The throat wall is swollen hence you are sensing pain while swalloing. Please take an appointment with the ENT specialist for the treatement. The antibiotics need to be started. After starting it takes minimum two days to relieve from the symptoms. Also start doing salt water gargling for 3-4 times per day.This will fastens the recovery. Take care. You will be fine.
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat
Hello, welcome to HCM. These symptoms are due to infection of upper throat infection. The throat wall is swollen hence you are sensing pain while swalloing. Please take an appointment with the ENT specialist for the treatement. The antibiotics need to be started. After starting it takes minimum two days to relieve from the symptoms. Also start doing salt water gargling for 3-4 times per day.This will fastens the recovery. Take care. You will be fine.