Ailment:
Sore Throat
Suggested remedies with symptoms
Hoarseness Red, dry and sore throat
General sore throat relief
Onset: sudden Dry, painful, burning throat (right side often) Fever with flushed, intensely hot face and cold hands/feet Constant urge to swallow Throat feels constricted/difficult to swallow Swollen glands Thirstless but may crave lemons/lemonade Possible confusion in children with fever Better with warmth, warm applications
Non-intense symptoms Sore throat with mild fever Burning pain on swallowing Hoarseness from overuse of voice Very weak, tired Better with cold applications
Onset: sudden Very chilly Sensation of sharp stick/splinter in throat Throat feels swollen inside Swallowing may cause pain into ears Perspiration Irritable Better with warmth, warm applications to throat
Onset: night or waking up Pain starts on left side, spreads to the right Sensation of lump/swelling in throat Pain worse on swallowing, especially hot drinks Urge to swallow a lot Increased saliva Phlegm accumulates in throat Talkative despite pain Does not tolerate tight clothing around neck Better swallowing cold food and drink
Sore, raw, burning throat, hurts to swallow Pricking pain on swallowing from throat to: ears, glands or lower jaw Fever Thirsty Urge to swallow a lot/increased saliva/drooling Tongue coated yellow Swollen glands Alternates between being hot and cold Perspiration and breath smell bad Metallic taste in mouth Worse at night
Burning, raw throat Throat feels rough, narrow and hot Throat is dark red or bluish in color Sensation of lump in throat Shooting pain into ears when swallowing Pain at back of tongue Constant urge to swallow (even though it hurts) Achey and feverish Swollen glands Cannot swallow hot food or drink
Throat swollen, hurts even when not swallowing Dry with burning, stinging pain Dry mouth, lack of thirst Feels like fishbone stuck in throat Hoarse in mornings Does not want anything around neck Sore throat due to allergy Irritable Worse with warmth, swallowing solids
Right sided often, or starts on right side Sensation of lump in throat Throat feels raw Recurrent sore throat Dry throat Pockets of hard pus in tonsils May be pain into ears Lingering smell of bad breath Better with warmth around neck, warm drinks
