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Acute Pharyngitis

Acute pharyngitis occurs due to inflammation of the pharynx. The common symptoms of pharyngitis are fever, fatigue, headache, runny nose, sneezing, and body ache. It is managed by taking rest, and saltwater gargling helps a lot. Taking Acetaminophen provides some relief.

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I have sore throat. Is it caused by Streptococcus?

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from sore throat. Three days ago, it initially started with pain and the redness appeared shortly after. I have had strep about three times now. It hurts when I yawn and swallow. I feel a little dry even though I have been gargling with water. I woke up this morning with a ...  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are happy to help you. With the details you have provided and the photo you shared (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I have come to the conclusion that you are having an acute tonsillopharyngitis. This is the infection of pharynx (upper part of the...  Read Full »

My sore throat pains with something stuck in throat. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 36-year-old male. I have a sore throat for two weeks now and I am in my sixth-day of antibiotics (Dalacin C) but it is not going away. I feel that there is something stuck inside my throat/esophagus. I have a mild headache but no fever. Pain scale is ranging 4-6 out of ten. I also...  Read Full »


Dr. Peter Bryant Rapsing Grutas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your history and it seems on top of the acute tonsillopharyngitis, you also have GERD (gastric esophageal reflux disease). This may explain the persistent throat discomfort in spite of taking the antibiotic for six days. I recommend you continue yo...  Read Full »

What is the reason for pain in throat while eating or drinking?

Query: Hello doctor, It pains a lot in my throat on right side whenever I eat or drink something. This happened after I recovered from a cough and fever. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be posterior pharyngitis or especially tonsillitis like infection. Your posterior pharynx examination has to be done. If congestion is more, then it is better to investigate with CBC (complete blood count), ASO (anti-streptolysin O titer) like further investig...  Read Full »

I have a blood-red throat, loss of appetite, and migraine. Should I be concerned about tonsillitis?

Query: Hi doctor, I feel drowsy and have a blood-red throat, loss of appetite, and migraine. Should I be concerned about tonsillitis?  Read Full »


Dr. Sugandh Garg

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms suggest tonsillitis (inflammation of tonsils) associated with pharyngitis and sinusitis (inflammation and infection of the pharynx and sinuses, respectively). It is an upper respiratory tract infection; hence, you lose appetite. The upper respiratory tract i...  Read Full »

Can acid reflux cause chronic pharyngitis in me?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old with a height of 5 feet and weight of 105.82 Ibs. I have acid reflux for the past four years. I have had symptoms like fever, dry cough, sore throat, chills, acid reflux, and vomiting five months back. I recovered from fever and acid reflux but I still have sore throat a...  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You have upper respiratory tract symptoms, possibly pharyngitis or common cold with acid reflux. Do you have a runny nose, headache, or body ache? Follow the below steps:1. Gargle with lukewarm water two to three times per day.2. Avoid cold food or water.3. Maintain adeq...  Read Full »

How to cure a sore throat, fever, and pain during swallowing?

Query: Hi doctor, I have had a sore throat for the last two days. It hurts when I swallow, and I cannot even swallow my saliva. I also have a fever. Could you please help me?  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern and I will help you with that. Sore throat and fever can be associated with a bacterial throat infection, and I guess the symptoms can be because of that only. So, antibiotics are required. To suggest an antibiotic, I need to know your ...  Read Full »

Why does my left ear feel heavy, and my throat is hard to swallow?

Query: Hello doctor,My left ear feels heavy, and my throat is hard to swallow. It started a week ago. I have no fever and no congestion. What are the diagnosis and solutions? Currently, I am taking Propranolol and Amitriptyline.  Read Full »


Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could either be due to an infective or inflammatory cause in the throat which may also have involved the ear, or it could be a referred pain or discomfort with the cause being only in the throat. Since you have difficulty swallowing, there might be some pharyngiti...  Read Full »

I have recurrent lumps on one of my tonsil. Is it due to oral HPV or pharyngitis?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 26-year-old male and I feel like I have chronic tonsil issues. I often get them inflamed and I take antibiotics to cure it. Last year, I was diagnosed with genital HPV and the result was clear. But I am worried about whether I have oral HPV now. Before two months, I noticed two lump...  Read Full »


Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the photo sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity). With the symptoms you have mentioned, I can say that you have pharyngitis with tonsillitis. The small lumps present on the anterior tonsillar pillar are actually lymphoid follicles and it...  Read Full »

Why do I have throat pain even after taking medicines for acute pharyngitis?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from acute pharyngitis for the past five years. I used the following medicines in these two weeks. Tablet Paracetamol, CPmaleate 4 mg, Clarithromycin 250 mg, Diclofenac sodium, Voveran, Cetrizine, and Cefuroxime sodium 250 mg. But still, I am suffering from throat pain ...  Read Full »


Dr. Mishra Pransunchandra Akhileshchandra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through all your prescriptions. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The antibiotics that you have taken are broad-spectrum (strong), and if it was bacterial you should have improved. The reason for your condition I feel is viral and reflux associat...  Read Full »

I have sore throat with bumps. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have had a sore throat for about two weeks now and the wall of my throat has some sort of bumps on it. My tongue as well has bumps on them but they are not painful.  Read Full »


Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pictures show three things (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The bumps on the back of your tongue which are circumvallate papillae. Then, there are slightly enlarged tonsils on either side of the throat. There are granulations on the posterior phary...  Read Full »

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