Question 1

why is it recommended to avoid spicy food while treating a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

By whom?: Spicy food will sting the throat more during inflammation, but it will not alter the course of infection.

Question 2

dear doctor

i have been having painful throat for a week now. so far i thought it is normal sore throat and so was doing some home remedies but yesterday it aggravated especially after eating spicy food (which i normally eat). in addition to painful swal

Accepted Answer

Get seen: The most common cause for new sore throat is a viral infection, but worsening after a week may be concerning.  You should have the throat examined as you may need an appropriate medication.  Casein in food will exacerbate pain from inflammation from any cause and fits with your overall story.

Question 3

i am experiencing  heartburn (gerd), burping and sore throat.
for the past week i am feeling pain in throat. food does not bother me. the scale of the pain is like 2 (1-10). i am also experiencing heartburn (since long) get worse eating spicy food.

Accepted Answer

GERD: This sounds like GI reflux. I suggest OTC Nexium or Prilosec in addition to Mylanta. You must be examined and tested for H. pylori infection.

Question 4

i have one white bump on the top of my right tonsil. no sore throat. right ear is irritated and burns when i eat spicy food such as salsa.

Accepted Answer

Throat: Likely adenovirus, possibly allergic process.  if no symptoms and you can eat salsa fluids and ibuprofen enough.  If fever, fatigue or persistent problem get checked.

Question 5

last week i started having gerd like symptoms after eating some spicy food. 
now i have a slue of symptoms. dysphagia, sore throat, tender xiphoid, and random body aches. when i lift my arms above my head you can see the xiphoid. hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

: The possibility of GERD is there but putting all the listed symptoms together there might be additional issues as in "body aches". If symptoms persist it is appropriate to see the PCP for a hands-on evaluation with any other necessary investigative studies.

Question 6

how do i stop a sore throat after choking on food?

Accepted Answer

Take it easy: Best plan is to take it easy with foods until your throat recovers.  You can have soft foods and/or liquids like soup -- making sure the temperature is tolerable.  Unless you have severely damaged your throat, its mucosal lining should heal fairly quickly (within days).  In the meantime, advil or aleve (naproxen) may help.  Salt water gargles (don't swallow!); warm herbal teas. Stay hydrated.

Question 7

i have a sore throat and it feels like food is stuck on the airway ?

Accepted Answer

Off you go.: A good start would be for you to get down to the nearest doctor and have him/her take a look at your throat. A referral to a specialist may or may not be warranted. Waiting is of nor benefit.

Question 8

iv had a sore throat with cold symptems. but iv been craving spicey hot foods....why?

Accepted Answer

Craving: Having a craving is more of a comfort sign for the body.  In your case it is for spicey foods even though your throat is sore.

Question 9

oily foods no-no for sore throat why?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: As far as sore throats go, i would advise softer, easier to swallow foods.  I don't think it matters whether the food is oily or not.

Question 10

i have a sore throat. wil oily food make it worse?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Although some health food sites suggest that fatty foods may inhibit your immune system, even if this were remotely accurate it should not hurt your sore throat.

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Why is it recommended to avoid spicy food while treating a sore throat?

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Dear doctor i have been having painful throat for a week now. so far i thought it is normal sore throat and so was doing some home remedies but yesterday it aggravated especially after eating spicy food (which i normally eat). in addition to painful swal

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I am experiencing heartburn (gerd), burping and sore throat. for the past week i am feeling pain in throat. food does not bother me. the scale of the pain is like 2 (1-10). i am also experiencing heartburn (since long) get worse eating spicy food.

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I have one white bump on the top of my right tonsil. no sore throat. right ear is irritated and burns when i eat spicy food such as salsa.

A member asked:

Last week i started having gerd like symptoms after eating some spicy food. now i have a slue of symptoms. dysphagia, sore throat, tender xiphoid, and random body aches. when i lift my arms above my head you can see the xiphoid. hiatal hernia?

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How do i stop a sore throat after choking on food?

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I have a sore throat and it feels like food is stuck on the airway ?

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Iv had a sore throat with cold symptems. but iv been craving spicey hot foods....why?

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Oily foods no-no for sore throat why?

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I have a sore throat. wil oily food make it worse?

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