📘 PHARYNGITIS: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment By Dr. Kamlesh Agrawal MD Medicine | FICP | FIMA | FRCP Radha Krishna Critical Care Hospital, Kota Radha Krishna Memorial Hospital, Baran

 

📘 PHARYNGITIS: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

By Dr. Kamlesh Agrawal
MD Medicine | FICP | FIMA | FRCP
Radha Krishna Critical Care Hospital, Kota
Radha Krishna Memorial Hospital, Baran

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🔹 What is Pharyngitis? (गले में संक्रमण क्या है?)

Pharyngitis means inflammation of the throat (pharynx), commonly known as sore throat.
Most cases are caused by viral infections, but some are bacterial, especially Streptococcus.

यह स्थिति गले में सूजन और दर्द पैदा करती है। यह वायरल या कभी-कभी बैक्टीरियल संक्रमण के कारण होती है।

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🔹 Common Causes (मुख्य कारण)

1. Viral Infections (वायरल संक्रमण)

• Common cold

• Influenza

• COVID-19

• Adenovirus

• Rhinovirus

2. Bacterial Infections (बैक्टीरियल संक्रमण)

• Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep throat)

• Mycoplasma pneumoniae

3. Other Causes (अन्य कारण)

• Allergies

• Dry air

• Smoking / passive smoke

• Acid reflux (GERD)

• Pollution exposure

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🔹 Symptoms (लक्षण)

• Throat pain / गले में दर्द

• Difficulty swallowing / निगलने में दर्द

• Fever / बुखार

• Swollen lymph nodes / गर्दन की सूजी हुई ग्रंथियां

• Hoarseness / आवाज बैठना

• Red, inflamed throat / गला लाल होना

• White patches (in bacterial cases) / सफेद पैच

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🔹 When to See a Doctor? (डॉक्टर को कब दिखाएं?)

• Fever > 101°F

• Severe pain

• Difficulty breathing

• Persistent symptoms > 3 days

• Recurrent infections

• White spots + high fever (possible Strep throat)

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🔹 Diagnosis (जांच)

Your physician may perform:

• Throat examination

• Rapid antigen test (for strep)

• Throat culture

• CBC (if needed)

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🔹 Treatment (उपचार)

1. Viral Pharyngitis (वायरल infection)

• Symptomatic care

• Warm saline gargles

• Hydration

• Pain relievers

• Steam inhalation

2. Bacterial Pharyngitis (बैक्टीरियल infection)

• Antibiotics (Penicillin, Amoxicillin, or doctor-recommended alternatives)

• Complete full course

3. Supportive Care

• Avoid cold water

• Use humidifier

• Avoid smoking

• Rest

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🔹 Home Care Tips (घर पर देखभाल)

• Gargle with warm salt water सुबह-शाम

• Warm liquids (soup, tea with honey)

• Adequate hydration

• Avoid spicy & oily food

• Avoid shouting / voice strain

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🔹 Prevention (रोकथाम)

• Frequent handwashing

• Avoid close contact with sick individuals

• Avoid sharing cups, bottles

• Boost immunity (proper sleep + nutrition)

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🔹 Complications if Untreated (उपचार न करने पर जोखिम)

• Tonsillitis

• Peritonsillar abscess

• Ear infection

• Rheumatic fever (in untreated Strep throat)

• Post-streptococcal complications

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🏥 Why Choose Radha Krishna Hospital (क्यों चुनें?)

• Experienced team led by Dr. Kamlesh Agrawal (MD Medicine)

• 24×7 Emergency & Critical Care

• Advanced ENT evaluation

• Affordable, patient-friendly treatment

• RGHS + Govt. schemes accepted