Ulcers in the throat may be caused by mechanical damage to the mucous membrane, herpes pharyngitis, oral ulcers and other diseases; mainly through drug treatment, while adjusting lifestyle, please follow the doctor’s instructions.
1. Mechanical damage: such as fishbone and other foreign objects damage the mucous membrane of the throat, thus forming ulcers; consider giving salt water or compound borax gargle for gargling, and rehabilitation of the new liquid slowly contained to promote mucous membrane repair.
2. Herpetic pharyngitis: in addition to throat ulcers, it can be accompanied by high fever, sore throat, salivation, anorexia, vomiting and so on. Early use of ribavirin intravenous drip, the use of interferon alpha (INF-α) spray or nebulized inhalation also has a certain degree of efficacy.
3. Oral ulcers: In addition to ulcers in the throat, ulcers can also appear on the oral mucosa of the tongue, cheeks, lips, gums, soft palate and so on. Topical medications include benzocaine gel, cedirizine tablets, 0.1% ethacridine solution, etc., which play a role in improving pain and anti-inflammatory effects.
Patients are advised to have a light diet and moderate hydration on weekdays, avoiding spicy, stimulating, hard and hot food; meanwhile, pay attention to maintaining oral hygiene and rinse the mouth in time after meals to avoid infection of the ulcerated area caused by some foreign objects.
It is recommended that patients consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause and the severity of the condition, the doctor to give targeted treatment, do not blindly self-medication.