My husband has an open sore on the opening of his throat...?

Question

There is an open sore on one side of his throat. He was swabbed for strep throat last week and it came up negative. I'm wondering if he got strep right after he was swabbed, however... The sore isn't white. It almost looks like a kanker sore and the area around it is red and irrated. Is that possible to have a kanker sore on the opening of your throat?

Answer 1

Very possible. It's called an Aphthous Ulcer. The best thing for it is gargle 1/2 water, 1/2 Benedryl, don't swallow. I would not put peroxide anywhere near my throat. The Benedryl will numb the site and allow you to eat. Also be careful of your taste buds, they could possibly become inflammed from the infection. At night if you wanted to swallow the 1/2 and 1/2 solution it would put you to sleep.

Answer 2

It could be a mild ulcer. the bet thing would to consult a doctor. like i said before you can try out some home remedies too. Sore throat is usually due to a viral infection. Gargling with warm salty water or mouthwash can reduce the pain and inconvenience. You can find some good home remedies at http://ailments.in/sorethroat.html

Answer 3

Have him gargle with a 50/50 solution of warm water and hydrogen peroxide,twice a day.

Answer 4

look up ww.earthclinic.com, I suggest gargle with "Cayenne powder red pepper in water, 1/2 tsp to 8oz glass, this will kill bactria, and will sting a little if he's a smoker or chewer it may be cancer if so look up "Dr Johanna Budwig cancer diet" its a inexpensive diet and simple to do, ITS BEEN CURING CANCER,! if it is cancer your lucky you've seen it early and it can be downloaded to your files for free,tells ya how to do it !AND I'M NOT SELLING ANYTHING TO YA , if he's smoker HE'D BETTER STOP ASAP!

Answer 5

Its possible. I would have him gargle with salt water. That will help for it to heal.