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What Causes Pain And Sores In Throat Post Wisdom Teeth Removal?

I got my wisdom teeth (all 4) removed 6 days ago. Today, my throat is hurting and i noticed some sores on the back of my throat. I have been taking my antibiotic as prescribed and gargling salt water 3 times a day. Should I be concerned about my throat pain and sores?
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..
As per your complain pain and sores in throat post wisdom tooth removal 6 days after extraction seems to be most probably due to throat infection only and is due to throat infection leading to Pharyngitis..
The most common cause of infection is caused by bacteria..
For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist or an ENT expert and get evaluated..
He can do investigations like Throat swab culture can help in diagnosis..
You can be advised:
-Continue taking antibiotics to resolve the infection..
-Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain.
-Doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can be very much relieving.
-You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat..
-Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine..
-Gargle with antiseptic solution like few drops of betadine in water..
-Chew Vitamin C pellets to boost up the immunity..
-Avoid spicy and chilled foods..

Hope this information helps..

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What Causes Pain And Sores In Throat Post Wisdom Teeth Removal?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain pain and sores in throat post wisdom tooth removal 6 days after extraction seems to be most probably due to throat infection only and is due to throat infection leading to Pharyngitis.. The most common cause of infection is caused by bacteria.. For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist or an ENT expert and get evaluated.. He can do investigations like Throat swab culture can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised: -Continue taking antibiotics to resolve the infection.. -Anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be taken to relive pain. -Doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can be very much relieving. -You can also suck throat lozenges to soothe the throat.. -Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine.. -Gargle with antiseptic solution like few drops of betadine in water.. -Chew Vitamin C pellets to boost up the immunity.. -Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.