Canker Sores are painful and irritating, wherever they occur. While they usually occur on the insides of the lip or cheek or under the tongue or gums, it is also possible to get them at the beginning of the throat. They may appear near the tonsils, which is an extremely painful place. Any food you eat has to go past there, irritating it. Acidic drinks like orange juice are extremely painful. Unfortunately, there’s little you can do about this, and your best option is to wait for it to subside. You can, of course, take medicines, but keep in mind that canker sores are often indicative of a deeper malady in the system.
Your doctor may give you some antibiotic to get rid of any bacteria in the mouth. This will help the sore heal faster. Alternatively, if the sore is especially bad, he could numb and cauterise the sore, leaving a scab over it that will actually make eating easier for you. There are also over-the-counter medicines that will ease the pain, though these are merely pain-killers. Your doctor may also prescribe a numbing agent which will numb your mouth, but allow you to eat a meal.
When you have canker sores, it’s a good idea to cut back on the rich, oily and spicy food. Definitely stay away from junk food. If your body isn’t letting you eat easily, it is for a reason, so listen to what your body is saying. Stick to simple foods like rice, curd and leafy veggies.
Canker sores in the throat are hard to reach, and thus it is difficult to apply anything onto the sore. Here are some things you can do to relieve the pain and help the sore heal faster.