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Why do I have sore throat and pain during swallowing?

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Patient's 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?
Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

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Dr. Sugreev Singh is an experienced General Surgeon with expertise in Internal Medicine and General Medicine. He is skilled in performing a wide range of surgical procedures and managing complex medical conditions with a holistic approach. Known for his clinical precision and compassionate care, Dr. Singh is dedicated to delivering effective, patient-centered treatment to promote long-term health and recovery.

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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 age.

And can you please send a picture of your throat? Is there any redness?

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for answering.

I am 26 years old. I have redness in my throat. So, could you please help me with the treatment?

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sugreev Singh is an experienced General Surgeon with expertise in Internal Medicine and General Medicine. He is skilled in performing a wide range of surgical procedures and managing complex medical conditions with a holistic approach. Known for his clinical precision and compassionate care, Dr. Singh is dedicated to delivering effective, patient-centered treatment to promote long-term health and recovery.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It is most probably pharyngitis, along with some involvement of tonsillitis. Do not worry. You will be fine. I would suggest the following treatment for five days:

1) Tablet Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) 625 mg three times a day after meal.

2) Tablet Paracetamol 500 mg after a meal (whenever there is a fever).

3) Tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg once a day before meal.

And please drink lukewarm water only. Let me know after five days.

Medically reviewed by Dr. P. C. Pavithra Pattu
Published At December 7, 2021
Reviewed At July 10, 2024

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sugreev Singh is an experienced General Surgeon with expertise in Internal Medicine and General Medicine. He is skilled in performing a wide range of surgical procedures and managing complex medical conditions with a holistic approach. Known for his clinical precision and compassionate care, Dr. Singh is dedicated to delivering effective, patient-centered treatment to promote long-term health and recovery.

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BDS

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Dr. P. C. Pavithra Pattu is a skilled Dental Surgeon with eight years of clinical experience. She obtained her BDS degree from Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Kulasekharam in 2015. Currently, she works at iCliniq.

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Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sugreev Singh is an experienced General Surgeon with expertise in Internal Medicine and General Medicine. He is skilled in performing a wide range of surgical procedures and managing complex medical conditions with a holistic approach. Known for his clinical precision and compassionate care, Dr. Singh is dedicated to delivering effective, patient-centered treatment to promote long-term health and recovery.

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