I Have had a sore throat going on for about 5 weeks now. It started 5 weeks ago after I had a bout of the flu. It only hurts on the right side of my throat. I feel it the most when I swallow. I do have constant feeling that there is mucos in the back of my throat. Which makes me want to clear my throat every couple of minutes.
It driving me nuts. It does get better and then gets worse. Dont know what to do Help.3
2007-01-14 12:47:45 · 13 answers · asked by Kmir 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
See your doctor. You might have an infetion. The swallowing difficulty may be a result of irritation or swelling. Clearing your throat can actually cause more damage and keep the irritation going. Ask your doctor about medication to clear up the mucus. That might help you to alleviate your problem.
Good luck to you and feel better soon!
2007-01-14 12:54:00 · answer #1 · answered by lolabellaquin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really shouldn't have let it go this long. You had best make an appointment with your Doctor.
Do it now!
You need antibiotics as you're immune system has been under stress trying to fight the flu,so you have more easily picked up an infection. It may be ulcerated.That is the reason it feels worse when you gulp or swallow.
Should be nothing that antibiotics cannot fix in one course. Remember take the complete course or they won't work properly.
Until your appointment.
Take an analgesic,panadol,aspirin something to relieve the discomfort no more than 2X4 times a day.
Gargle regularly with salt and warm water.Every 4-6 hrs at least.
One desert spoon of salt to a tumbler of warm water.
That will ease all the symptoms and clear the mucous.
You will be fine,just get to the doctor!
2007-01-14 13:10:14 · answer #2 · answered by sistablu...Maat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep checking ur self in at the doctor for a check up.if uve already been to the doctor, then use this mouth wash. it really works. it's called : Dr. Tichenor's. it's made specifically for sore throats. make sure u read the directions on the back of the bottle though, because it's really concentrated. it comes in an 8 oz bottle, but makes 48 oz of mouth wash! good luck! u can find it at a lot of stores.
2007-01-14 12:53:54 · answer #3 · answered by krunkmunkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sore throat is usually due to a viral infection . Gargling with warm salty water or mouthwash can reduce the pain and inconvenience.
More details and home remedies available at
http://ailments.in/sorethroat.html
2007-01-14 19:24:56 · answer #4 · answered by Karunya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be acid reflux, usually when asleep the acid will come up to the throat causing sore throats (also the feeling of something being caught in the throat) i have it and its kind of like always there, nothing serious but still should be professionally diagnosed
2007-01-14 12:56:29 · answer #5 · answered by blahblahblah21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse. You need an antibiotic to rid yourself of this. In the meantime take some ibuprofen to get some sleep. You could also have strep. Take care of you, and I hope you feel better soon.
2007-01-14 12:53:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to a doctor and have them check.Sounds like something more then a sore throat.
2007-01-14 12:55:40 · answer #7 · answered by rebel_gurl002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a doctor, as it could be strep throat...If it isn't, I would be surprised...I had strep for months, and they ended up taking out my tonsils at 26...Tonsillitis is also painful...And it can also be sinus trouble...I would seriously see a doctor for your problem...
2007-01-14 13:00:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like u need to have ur tonsils removed or you have strep throat or bronkhitis go see a doctor
2007-01-14 12:53:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that before and it was a sinus infection. See a doctor, and he will probably prescribe antibiotics. It will not get better on its own.
2007-01-14 12:55:25 · answer #10 · answered by JazzSinger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋