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Taken Salt Water For Feeling Of Obstruction In Throat. Any Ideas?
Hello,
I have had this feeling that something is stuck in my throat. I've heard of tonsil stones before and figured that was what it was. I tried the warm salt water and it didn't seem to help. I also found that you can usually see them on your tonsils. however mine are not. They feel deeper within my throat. I looked in the mirror today and saw something protruding in my throat. I think it is my epiglottis, but I can't imagine why I would be able to visibly see this all of a sudden. Any ideas?
I have had this feeling that something is stuck in my throat. I've heard of tonsil stones before and figured that was what it was. I tried the warm salt water and it didn't seem to help. I also found that you can usually see them on your tonsils. however mine are not. They feel deeper within my throat. I looked in the mirror today and saw something protruding in my throat. I think it is my epiglottis, but I can't imagine why I would be able to visibly see this all of a sudden. Any ideas?
Thu, 28 Nov 2013
Hello dear,
The symptoms mentioned in your post 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.
Meanwhile...avoid taking cold food & drinks, maintain adequate hydration & take soft, non-spicy foods.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Take care.
The symptoms mentioned in your post 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.
Meanwhile...avoid taking cold food & drinks, maintain adequate hydration & take soft, non-spicy foods.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Take care.
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