I have had a persistent sore throat for more than three months. Kindly help me.

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I appreciate your patience. Yes, I could see redness, which is congestion in the throat (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).

1. Have you taken any medicines for the same?

2. Do you have the problem of acidity?

3. Mention your weight and if you are getting proper sleep.

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1. Did you do any blood tests for this condition?

2. Is there pain while swallowing food?

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1. Is there any associated headache, dizziness, noise in the ears, etc.?

2. Do you smoke?

3. Do you get sneezing or a runny nose often?

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The only causes for a persistent sore throat for three months are allergy, acid reflux, and smoking. So first and foremost, give up smoking. Secondly, eat less than what you are eating right now, and do not sleep or lie down immediately after meals, but walk for ten minutes at least. Have a proper seven to eight hours of sleep.

I suggest you do the following:

1. Take tablet Levocetirizine (antihistamine) 5 mg daily at night after dinner for 15 days.

2. Take tablet Azithromycin (antibiotic) 500 mg daily once after breakfast for five days.

3. Take tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg once daily morning before meals for 15 days.

4. Avoid eating anything cold or too hot.

5. Review after 15 days.

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Cancer means tumor. There has to be growth. The tumor will cause dysphagia or dyspnea. That is difficult in either eating or breathing. Cancer can never present as a persistent sore throat. Besides, it has to have other symptoms like rapid weight loss, bleeding through natural orifices, etc. So, it is definitely not cancer.

After 15 days, if there is no benefit, we can get a CT (computed tomography) scan done to clear your doubt if you wish.

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Please try not to slouch and maintain proper posture while sitting as well as while lifting. You may apply local heat to that upper back part daily for pain relief instead of painkillers. No relation to a sore throat, though.

Quit smoking, and I am sure you will be fine in two weeks. You will be stressed, as smoking is a great stress buster, but you will be fine after three weeks without it.

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Yes, it is normal. Do not worry. Please get back for the review.

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Yes, it is normal. Do not worry. Please get back for the review.

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