Sore Throat during pregnancy - Symptoms and Treatment

During pregnancy, there is a lot to cope with and having sore throat can be quite uncomfortable for any pregnant women.

If you are experiencing sore throat in the course of your pregnancy, take help from a doctor.

Our GPs can explain your disease and offer appropriate advice on effective treatments to get relieved from symptoms and ensure you spend a happy and healthy pregnancy.

Issues of the common throat in pregnancy

Sore throats: During the period of pregnancy, sore throat does not occur much often, however, if it does, it would be tough for you to cure it completely. Sore throats are developed by bacteria, allergies or viruses and can be uncomfortable and painful to deal with.

Depending on the reason, you may feel:

• Swelling of the tonsils
• Throat pain
• High temperature
• Headaches
• Coughing
• Breathing difficulties
• Biliousness

Heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux: There is a range of digestive issues that can be caused by pregnancy for mums-to-be and it is extremely common to feel the heartburn and indigestion during the period of your maternity.

Elevated hormone levels can be the reason for the relaxation of muscles of your digestive system while your baby's growth may put heavy pressure on your stomach.

Treatment of Throat Issues during Pregnancy

While curing sore throats the treatment is clearly straightforward, the period of pregnancy is sensitive for mother and baby that is why common remedies cannot be used.

If you are feeling prolonged and severe symptoms, then speak to your doctor right away.

Our GPs can propose expert advice on how to treat your problems of sore throat in an effective and safe way that will not pose any threats to your baby or to you.