What are the symptoms of throat ulcers? How to treat it?

The throat is an important node between the esophagus and respiratory tract. Failure to protect it will greatly increase the probability of throat diseases. For example, regular unhealthy eating can easily lead to the growth of throat ulcers, causing great pain to the body. In addition, the treatment is very difficult and the recovery period is long. Let’s take a look at the symptoms of throat ulcers. How to treat it?

Throat ulcer symptoms:

1. Sore throat is the main symptom, often unilateral, accompanied by difficulty swallowing and bad breath.

2. Systemic symptoms are relatively mild, including headache, general discomfort, joint pain, and fever, but the body temperature generally does not exceed 38.5℃.

3. The tonsils are red and swollen, with grayish white or grayish yellow rotten flesh-like pseudomembrane on them. It has a foul smell and is easily wiped off. There is an ulcer underneath with small bleeding spots. In severe cases, the pseudomembrane may spread to the pharynx and oral cavity.

4. Enlarged submandibular lymph nodes.

Treatment of throat ulcers:

1. Honey

Honey can treat oral ulcers. Studies have found that honey can kill a bacterium called "Staphylococcus aureus". Honey also contains an enzyme injected by bees when making honey. This enzyme becomes hydrogen peroxide when mixed with sugar and water. It has strong oxidizing properties and good disinfecting function. Honey has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying when taken internally, and can heal sores, relieve pain and promote cell regeneration when applied externally. Specific method: Rinse your mouth with warm water after dinner, apply a spoonful of honey (preferably original acacia honey) on the ulcer surface, hold it in your mouth for 1 to 2 minutes, then swallow it, and repeat 2 to 3 times. The pain was relieved on the second day, and the patient was basically cured after two days of continuous treatment.

Dip a drop of honey with chopsticks and apply it to the oral ulcer. It will be effective within 2 hours. It is best to apply it to the affected area before going to bed at night and hold it in your mouth. The pain will be much relieved when you wake up in the morning. Do it several times a day for better results.

2. Chestnut

Chestnuts contain riboflavin, which is beneficial for the healing of oral ulcers. In addition, chestnut is a type of dried fruit with a high carbohydrate content. It can provide the human body with more heat energy and help fat metabolism. It has the effects of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, and nourishing the gastrointestinal tract. It is especially suitable for consumption after the Frost Descent solar term when the weather is dry.