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Sore throat refers to the inflammation of the pharynx or back of the throat. It occurs frequently when a person has a cold or an attack of influenza. 10% of sore throat may be due to strep throat infection. Strep throat is an infection of the pharynx, caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, whereas sore throat may be a viral or a bacterial infection. Strep throat is common among children and teenagers, between the ages of 5 to 15.
Sore Throat Symptoms
Pain, irritation of throat, chills and fever
In the case of an acute sore throat, the patient complains of pain, irritation and inflammation in the throat - followed by chills, fever, and some hoarseness or laryngitis
Lymph glands become swollen and tender
The lymph glands along the sides of the neck may become swollen and tender. The back of the throat may become very red and even covered with a grayish-white membrane. The patient may experience difficulty in swallowing, especially during the acute stage. There may also be some postnatal discharge if the inflammation has spread to the nasal passages
In addition to the above mentioned symptoms some of the symptoms of strep throat are difficulty in swallowing, headache, rash, stomach pain and so on. But having all these symptoms does not necessarily mean that your child is suffering from strep throat.
Sore Throat Causes
Sore Throat Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet
Common cold and influenza
The main causes of a sore throat are common cold and influenza. Other causes include sinusitis, measles, diphtheria and even leukaemia in rare cases
Sore Throat Remedy
Sore Throat home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers
Sore Throat treatment using Mango Bark
Mango bark is efficacious in the treatment of a sore throat and other throat disorders. Its fluid, which is extracted by grinding, can be applied locally with beneficial results. It can also be used as a throat gargle. This gargle is prepared by mixing 10 ml of the fluid extract with 125 ml of water
Sore Throat remedy using Belleric Myroblan
The herb "belleric myroblan" is a valuable sore throat remedy. A mixture of two grams of the pulp of the fruit, a quarter teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of powdered long pepper and two teaspoons of honey should be administered in the treatment of this condition. The fried fruit can also be roasted after covering it with wheat flour, and used as a cure for a sore throat.
Sore Throat treatment using Bishop's Weed
Bishop's weed is valuable for sore throat treatment. An infusion of the seeds mixed with common salt can be used beneficially as a gargle in an acute condition caused by a cold.
Sore Throat treatment using Cinnamon
Cinnamon is regarded as an effective remedy for a sore throat resulting from a cold. One teaspoon of coarsely powdered cinnamon, boiled in a glass of water with a pinch of pepper powder, and two teaspoons of honey can be taken as a medicine in the treatment of this condition. Two or three drops of cinnamon oil, mixed with a teaspoon of honey, also give immense relief
Sore Throat remedy using Fenugreek Seeds
A gargle prepared from fenugreek seeds has been found to be a very effective remedy for treating a sore throat. To prepare this gargle, two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds should be put in a litre of cold water and allowed to simmer for half an hour over a low flame. This should then be allowed to cool to a bearable temperature, strained, and then used entirely as a gargle.
Sore Throat cure using Henna
The leaves of henna are useful as a sore throat cure. A decoction of the leaves can be used as a gargle for this purpose.
Sore Throat cure using Holy Basil
The leaves of holy basil have also been found beneficial in the in curing sore throat. Water boiled with basil leaves should be taken as a drink, and also used as a gargle to relieve a sore throat
Sore Throat remedy using Kantakari
The herb kantakari is a valuable in sore throat remedy. An extract of the plant should be used as a gargle for this purpose. This extract is prepared by continuously boiling the plant in about two litres of water after washing it thoroughly
Sore Throat treatment using Liquorice
Liquorice is a recognized home remedy for sore throat in all parts of India. A small piece of raw liquorice should he chewed or sucked for treating this condition. The healing property of the herb soothes inflammation quickly
Sore Throat cure using Sage
Sage is another effective cure for a sore throat. Half a litre of boiling water should be poured on a handful of sage leaves. When moderately cool, a little vinegar and honey should be added according to taste. This mixture should be used as a gargle. A teaspoon of this mixture call also be taken internally at the same time
Sore Throat remedy using Tea Decoction
A decoction made from tea leaves is very beneficial in the treatment of a sore throat. This decoction, mixed with a pinch of salt, should be used as a gargle. It can be used two or three times daily for obtaining relief. It is not necessary to use fresh leaves for this purpose. Boiling water can be poured over used tea leaves in the tea jug and this decoction used as a gargle.
Sore Throat treatment using Tamarind
Tamarind is also beneficial in the treatment of sore throat. Tamarind water should be used as a gargle. A powder of the dry leaves and an infusion of the bark can also be used for preparation of a gargle for treating sore throat
Sore Throat Diet
Sore Throat : Home Remedies suggested by users
All-fruit diet
A person suffering from a sore throat should fast on orange juice and water for three to five days, depending on the severity of the condition.
When the severe symptoms subside, the patient may adopt an all-fruit diet for three or four further days
Well-balanced diet
Thereafter, he may adopt a well-balanced diet, with
emphasis on seeds, nuts, grains, raw vegetables, and fresh fruit.
Sore Throat treatment: Other Suggestions
Warm-water enema and wet pack
During the initial juice and water fast, the bowels should be cleansed daily with a warm-water enema. This should be done twice daily in more serious cases. A wet pack should be applied to the throat at two-hourly intervals during the day, and one at night. The procedure is to wring out some linen cloth in cold water, wrap it two or three times around the affected part, and cover it with flannel. Gargles may be done several times.
Hot Epsom salts bath and exercises
A hot Epsom salts bath, taken daily during this period, will be highly beneficial. Dry friction, deep breathing, and other exercises should form part of the daily health regimen
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Sore Throat Remedy Carrot Juice & Homeopathic pill
suggested by Hope on Thursday, May 29, 2008
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| The best way to get rid of a sore throat is to drink fresh carrot juice (as much as possible) and within a day or two, it should be gone. You can buy it at your local health store or juice the carrots yourself if you have a juicer. The problem with this, however, is it can be costly and time consuming (if you are using a juicer). So here is another option that I do a lot (and also use it for my daughter). I use a homeopathic "cold remedy". You can buy it at your local health store or buy it online. You have to follow the instructions just like it says. Sometimes, you have to take the "pill" once every 2 hours and sometimes it will be once every 15 minutes until it subsides... and then an hour or two thereafter till it goes away. For me, the homeopathic cold remedy works typically within 2 days... but again, you need to be religious about taking the pills. |
Salt and lime juice for Sore Throat
suggested by vandana on Friday, February 15, 2008
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| Add salt and few drops of lime juice to warm water and gargle.
It really works very well |
The Best sore throat remedy
suggested by Jeanna on Sunday, February 3, 2008
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| 2tbs. apple cider vinegar, 1 tbs. honey, 4oz. hot water. The first sip or two will burn then the pain goes away. Instant relief. Repeat daily for 1 week. Even helps with strep. |
Simple Remedy for Sore Throat
suggested by Carol on Thursday, January 24, 2008
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The simplest ever - salt water! Take 0.5 tsp of salt to a cup of lukewarm water, stir and gargle twice a day. This a very effective.
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