Severely sore throat - what to do?

Sore throat is a manifestation of many diseases and pathological conditions, and not always associated with infectious inflammation.

Why can my throat hurt badly?

The appearance of such a symptom may be a consequence:

As you can see, there are really many reasons and all of them are diverse, so a clear answer to the question of what to do, if your throat is very sore, it is painful to swallow, impossible to give. First of all, of course, you should consult a doctor, establish a diagnosis and, in accordance with the causative factors, begin treatment. However, we will try to find some general recommendations on how to alleviate the condition, if there is no quick access to a specialist.

What if I have a sore throat with a sore throat?

Acute tonsillitis and exacerbation of chronic tonsillitis are characterized by acute, growing pain in the throat, which is intensified by swallowing and talking, redness, purulent coating, fever, general deterioration of the condition. In this case, it is necessary to consult a doctor who will prescribe the appropriate antibiotic. To slightly reduce pain at home, it is recommended:

  1. Take an analgesic, better from a group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, Naproxen, etc.).
  2. Conduct gargle with herbal decoctions - chamomile, eucalyptus, sage.
  3. Drink as much warm liquid as possible.
  4. Observe the voice peace and refrain from annoying, solid food.

What to do if after a strong vomiting sore throat?

The throat can ache after frequent vomiting due to irritation of the mucous membrane of the esophagus and pharynx with the contents of the stomach, which has an acidic reaction. To help the mucosa to recover faster, you should consume more warm liquid (preferably herbal teas, milk with honey, jelly), take only soft, puree food. As a rule, the pain itself passes in 1-2 days.

What if the throat is badly sore and there is no temperature?

If the sore throat is not accompanied by symptoms of infection and the apparent causes of its appearance are also absent, without the help of a doctor you can not do exactly, and it is desirable to do it more quickly. Before this, it is better not to take analgesics, and to reduce pain, try using rinses (herbal decoction, soda or saline solution).