Hi all,

Since im having throat problem for more than 2 weeks plus. I come across lots of research on throat.
First i thought i was having Strep Throat. then i thought Tonsillitis , then now is Laryngitis.

Strep Throat
Strep throat is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It is the most common bacterial infection of the throat.
Symptoms may be mild or severe. You usually start to feel sick about 2 to 5 days after you come in contact with the bacteria.
Symptoms usually begin suddenly, and can include:
•Fever that begins suddenly and is often highest on the second day
•Red throat, sometimes with white patches
•Sore throat
•Headache
•Nausea
•Chills
•General ill feeling
•Loss of appetite and abnormal taste
•Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
•Difficulty swallowing

Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The tonsils are lymph nodes in the back of the mouth and top of the throat. They normally help to filter out bacteria and other germs to prevent infection in the body.
A bacterial or viral infection can cause tonsillitis. Strep throat is a common cause.
The infection may also be seen in other parts of the throat.
Tonsillitis is very common, especially in children.
Symptoms
•Difficulty swallowing
•Ear pain
•Fever, chills
•Headache
•Sore throat - lasts longer than 48 hours and may be severe
•Tenderness of the jaw and throat

Laryngitis
Laryngitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the voice box (larynx) that is usually associated with hoarseness or loss of voice.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The voice box (larynx) is located at the top of the airway to the lungs (trachea). The larynx contains the vocal cords. When the vocal cords become inflamed or infected, they swell. This can cause hoarseness, and may sometimes block the airway.
The most common form of laryngitis is an infection caused by a virus, such as cold or flu viruses. It may also be caused by:
•Allergies
•Bacterial infection
•Bronchitis
•Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
•Injury
•Irritants and chemicals
•Pneumonia

*source from PubMed Health#

3 of them have different treatment. Most of them saying drinking honey helps. But i almost finish up 1 bottle of honey & lemon juice too. But still my throat pain when swallowing things.
Anyhow, does anyone have special remedies or medicine to cure this ?
Just want to cure myself as it had been suffering.

its manuka honey...not normal honey...

last 2 week i been warded to GMC hospital due to severe Tonsilitis.
if u get very severe tonsilitis, u might need go for operation if ur tonsilitis still not able to improve after 48 and keep on high fever as your throat are not able to swallow anything as your tonsile block the troat opening.

my one.. still ok .. no more fever already ..
can swallow thing la..
may b see how later..

erm, can we remove the tonsilitis?

i think we can by removing the tonsil.
you google ....
see wat they say ..

how are u puteih.. saw ur post u also have throat problem..

I also took manuka honey before.

In my opinion, manuka honey does not cure it. It just relieves the symptoms.

If it is a bacterial infection, antibiotic is the cure. Manuka honey won't cure strep throat. Only antibiotics can cure strep throat.

If it is a viral infection such as the common cold or the influenza, it will heal on its own.

Now.. the pain goes to under my tougue.. when i try to swallow my saliva.. it hurts.. how ah ??

Hey TS, with all due respect, instead of showing the symptoms for each conditions, I think it'll definitely be more helpful if u can tell us ur symptoms...
m a doctor, I can giv u advice but only to certain degree, cause I wont be able to examine ur throat...
if there are white patches on or around ur throat, then most probably bacterial infection... go see a doctor and take the antibiotics...

do u hav cough and sputum?

And as usual, take mutlivitamins, get enough sleep and drink more water during this period... cause all these will strengthen ur immunity..

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Added on June 8, 2012, 9:02 pmFor ur query, the answer is yes, tonsils can be removed, its called tonsillectomy, and the person has to undergo general anaesthesia for that I wont go into the procedures etc...
but yes, if the person got grade 4 tonsils, then doctors would highly recommend to remove it since it is almost blocking the airway...
usually doctors wont remove the tonsils because of a simple sore throat, unless it is really indicated..

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Added on June 8, 2012, 9:11 pmIt happens, since the rear 1/3rd of the tongue(i.e. near the throat), tonsils, pharynx and middle ear are supplied by the same nerve, the glossopharyngeal nerve, the ninth cranial nerve..
So theres nothing to worry about..

its just a referred pain, so there are some people also gets ear pain with sore throat and they thought they r separate, but actually they r due to the same reason -> sore throat..

This post has been edited by john2986: Jun 8 2012, 09:11 PM

hi i had throat problem as well its been more then 2 month's , but only in effect on morning and night for normal day time like 10-10 its nothing but my throat always feel itchy so i use my tongue to garu it then eventually i will * hak chiu * . when i woke up my throat is very dry,itchy and very heat anyone face the same problem as me? i never plan to seek docter until now cause i though it will be recover it self but its getting worst .. * JACKIE CHAN FACE *

only normal days? wat do u mean getting worst? more painful or its present even during the day?
any cough or sputum?
is ur tonsils swollen and and white patches?
u sleeping in AC room?
try to drink warm water when it hurts see if it goes away?

I'm prone to sore throat too, so I have to drink water throughout the day. Just sips of water

After I started taking cod liver oil I hardly get sore throat

tats grt... ur body immunity is adequate
one more thing u can take is multi-vitamin supplements, but tats optional, orelse u can hav balanced diet (i.e. adequate vegetable and fruits).. then tats fine

Been having sore throat for 4 days already, not sure what I can do to ease it.. any thoughts?

its 2012 thread.
necro-level: +7
btw. reading TS's symptom seems like s/he was having the symptom of HFMD

This post has been edited by ungka: Feb 25 2019, 08:53 AM

natural Aloe Vera juice very good in this matter. It’s contain major 7 nutrients that we need daily. It’s can help to combat inflammation and repair mucosal tissue. Normally ur condition is coughing without any sputum right? Maybe ur mucosal tissue along digestive system have some damage. Those ppl hv acid reflux issue always facing this scenario.

natural Aloe Vera juice very good in this matter. It’s contain major 7 nutrients that we need daily. It’s can help to combat inflammation and repair mucosal tissue. Normally ur condition is coughing without any sputum right? Maybe ur mucosal tissue along digestive system have some damage. Those ppl hv acid reflux issue always facing this scenario.