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What is the treatment available for throat ulcer?

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What is the treatment available for throat ulcer?

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Dr. Divya Banu M

Published At April 2, 2019
Reviewed AtJanuary 17, 2024

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had a bad throat recently and I took Doxcef 200 for five days from a previous prescription thinking it would help. However, now I have a throat ulcer I guess as my throat hurts when I gulp. It is predominantly on the right side. It happened once last year and based on that prescription, I am doing Betadine gargle and taking Bevon capsule once a day. I am not taking Rebagen although doctor prescribed. There is no improvement and moreover, I feel that my stomach is gassy all the time with belching. Please let me know how I can take care of this.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I would say that you did a mistake by taking the medicines from the previous prescription. Most likely you have caused unnecessary gastritis due to proper dosage of antibiotic pertaining to the current problem. Most of the throat problems like soreness and cold are due to viral causes and seasonal changes. On top of those weather changes and allergy and pollution add to the soreness. One does not need a strong antibiotic like Doxcef 200 every time this occurs. If you had consulted one of us we would have guided you on how to go about.

Now that you have taken a course of strong antibiotics, it is likely that the friendly bacteria in your stomach have got destroyed, and resistant bacteria have colonized causing vitamin deficiencies. These cause the current problems you face. You need to stop the gargles. If possible take a picture of your throat with an open mouth showing details of the back of the throat with tonsils and send it to me. Would like to check if there is post nasal drip, granular pharyngitis, allergic mucin, tonsillitis, etc.

Nextly, you need to follow some dietary changes until you get better. You would need a proton pump inhibitor taken on an empty stomach for appropriate dosage as per your weight. Depending on the symptoms you may need a prokinetic drug like Domperidone. To help you better I want more details about your problems and habits.

  1. Does gas formation occurs after diet or its when your stomach is empty, that is, between meals?
  2. Do you smoke, drink or chew tobacco or betel leaves?
  3. Do you eat spicy and oily food?
  4. Do you include vegetables and fruits in your diet?
  5. How are your bowel habits? Is it normal, loose, or constipated?
  6. Do you have a burning sensation in the mouth?

Do revert back with more details so that we can guide you appropriately..

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I understand self-medication is very dangerous. But, I had to take it to continue my job. I will not do it again. I used to smoke but stopped since I had a bad throat. I have not taken alcohol in a week now.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I wanted answers to all questions so that I can guide you in a good way. Nevertheless, I shall suggest some measures to you. Follow these and do revert back to us in two days and let us know how you feel.

First, avoid all spicy oily foods, alcohol, and smoke for till that period when you start feeling absolutely fine. You need to take Pantocid DSR capsules twice daily, half an hour before meals. Say half an hour before breakfast and half an hour before dinner. You would need this for a minimum of two weeks, thereafter we can change the medicine to another depending on the progress. You need a Montair LC tablet to be taken once in the evening daily for two weeks. Do not do gargles. But take steam inhalation. Avoid talking for long durations. Wear a mask when you venture outside. Review with us in two days with a fresh photograph and we shall guide you on how to go about after two days. If there is no improvement I would start you on a Macrolide and see.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N
Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Otolaryngology (E.N.T)

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