A member asked:

Throat ulcers. dr gave me lidocaine, not helping. cant eat or drink. what can i do, this pain is unbearable.

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Throat pain: If a person with sorethroat has difficulty swallowing or drink the person needs immediate er room evaluation to avoid electroltye abnormalities and dehydration.

Answered 2/9/2014

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It depends: It depends on how long they have been there, Lidocaine is just a numbing medication, it won't treat them, if they have been there for more than a couple of weeks i advise you to see a physician.

Answered 6/26/2014

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