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Persistent sore throat: The weather is changing- in such a situation, if you drink cold water suddenly, then you have a soreness. If you eat some more sour things, then there was a soreness. Speaking fast daily also causes a sore. Sore throat is usually due to colds, allergies or changes in weather. It also recover quickly. But sometimes the sore throat persists for a long time. There can be signs of serious illness behind persistent pain and soreness. Let us know what can be the reasons behind it.
Long -term sore throat is usually caused by tonsillitis. The back of the throat is swollen in it. In which infection occurs. This can cause throat pain, difficulty swallowing, soreness and sometimes fever. This problem is seen more in children and adolescents. By the way, kharas is cured by domestic remedies, but if it remains for more than one week, fever starts coming or swelling in the lymph nodes, then do not delay the treatment.
Can be early cancer
Dr. Ajit Kumar in Medicine Department at GTB Hospital It is said that in most cases, sore throat (pharyngitis) is cured within 10 days. But sometimes, it can last for several weeks. If the sore throat persists for months and other symptoms such as sounds, blows in swallowing, without any cause weight event or lumps in the throat, then it can also be an early sign of cancer of the throat or larynx. In such cases, it is very important to consult a doctor immediately.
Due to prolonged sore throat
There can be many reasons for your sore throat staying for so long. This can be caused by things present in your environment, such as smoke or fast chemicals. Or it can also be a symptom of any other serious health problem like-
Chronic allergy- Allergies, tonsilitis- a condition in pollen, mildew and pets- a condition in which your tonsils are infected and swollen.
Smoke or smoking contact- The sushing also persists for a long time due to exposure to toxins like smoke and chemicals.
GERD (chronic acid reflux)- When your stomach acid goes into your food tube and causes irritation. Due to this, there is a sore throat.
Larringo Ferrinjil Reflux (LPR)- When your stomach acid enters your throat and causes irritation
Symptoms and causes
- difficulty swallowing
- Sore throat
- Strangle
- Throat pain or itching
- Swollen glands
- Vulgar
How to diagnose
Rapid Antigen Detection Test- In this test, bacterial infections such as Strep Throat are examined.
throat culture- Whether you have an infection or not (such as virus, bacteria or fungal).
The sore throat should not be ignored as a problem of cold cold. If there is a sore throat for a long time, then there can be a sign of allergy to serious illness. Therefore, if it is not getting rid, then contact the ENT doctor in time.