Sore throat
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.
This inflammation may also involve the tonsils and adenoids.
Symptoms
In the case of an acute sore throat the patient complains of
pain, irritation, and inflammation in the throat, followed by
chillis, fever, and some hoarseness or laryngitis. The lymph
gland along the side 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 find difficulty in
swallowing, especially during the acute stage. There may also be
some postnatal discharge if the inflammation has spread to the
nasal passage.
The main causes of a sore
throat are common cold and influenza. Other causes include
sinisistis, measles, diphtheria and even leukemia in rare cases.
Healing Options
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Herbs
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Mango Bark
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Cinnamon
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Henna
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Holy basil
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Kantakari
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Tamarind
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Ayurvedic Supplements
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Diet
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A person
suffering from sore throat should fast on orange
juice and water for three to five days, depending on
the condition.
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When the severe symptoms subside,
the patient may adopt an all fruit diet for three or
four further days. Thereafter he may adopt a well
balanced diet, with emphasis on seeds, nut, grains,
raw vegetable and fresh fruits.
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Lifestyle
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Yoga
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Special Note:
The patient should gargle every day with warm salty water.
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