Patient's question:
These past few nights, I've been experiencing pain in my throat area when lying down before sleeping, and it also hurts when swallowing saliva. Often, suddenly lifting my head up or down makes me feel dizzy. I don't know what to do, and I'd like to ask: what could be the cause of this sore throat with excessive saliva production?Doctor's answer:
Sore throat and difficulty swallowing are usually the main symptoms of acute tonsillitis, but if you only experience sore throat before going to bed at night, it is more likely to be chronic tonsillitis. Chronic tonsillitis can have symptoms such as dry throat, throat itching, sore throat, a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, and irritative cough. Symptoms may worsen if you speak too much during the day or are exposed to dust irritation. Based on the symptoms described, it is recommended to start with oral anti-inflammatory and antiviral medication for treatment.