Q. I have had a sore throat for 8 days. I am worried if it could be some other major disease. Please help.

Hi,

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Most of the times, a sore throat is due to a viral infection.

This occurs with or without some amount of acid reflux into the throat from within the food pipe. This condition is called Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease (LPRD) and this may present simply with a sore throat and without any other symptoms of gastritis.

I would, therefore, recommend antiseptic mouth gargles with Chlorhexidine or dilute Betadine, three times a day before and after meals along with a good proton pump inhibitor such as tablet Esomeprazole 40 mg once in the morning 15 minutes before meals for one week.

I would also advise taking an anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen or Paracetamol once daily for three days after breakfast, to reduce the throat pain.

In my opinion, your sore throat should subside in three to five days.

If it worsens or you develop fever, then an antibiotic may be necessary for which you can consult an ENT otolaryngologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/ENT-Otolaryngologist

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Jagdish Chaturvedi

Experience: 15 + Yrs

Otolaryngology (E.N.T)

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