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Sore Throat During Pregnancy Causes, Symptoms

The main causes of sore throat are:

• Bacterial or viral infection
• Leukemia
• Ailments like cold, tonsillitis, mumps and measles

The common sore throat symptoms are:

• Sore throat
• Acute pain in the  throat
• Fever
• Hoarseness
• Body ache
• Swollen and tender lymph glands
• Obscurity while swallowing

Sore Throat During Pregnancy Remedies

Sore throat remedies during pregnancy include natural remedies, diet tips and methods to relieve congestion.

• Use hot steam in the bathroom to clear the congestion naturally. Place a warm, wet washcloth over the nose or use a nasal rinse.
• Gargle saltwater to soothe the sore throat.
• Drink warm water mixed with honey and lemon to alleviate the pain.
• Eat a spoonful of honey to get instant and temporary relief.
• Drink orange juice, which is an excellent source of vitamin C to recover from a sore throat faster.
• Sip hot tea with ginger and lemon juice in it or alternatively, chew on a ginger slice.
• Maintain hygiene by regularly washing your hands. You should also follow a healthy diet regime and get as much rest as possible to treat the sore throat better.
• Eat plenty of fresh fruits and raw green vegetables.
  
  They provide you with the necessary vitamins. Adopt a well-balanced diet with seeds, nuts, and grains.
• Avoid cold food, sour food, and pungent food as they will only aggravate the condition.
• Keep drinking hot soups every now and then to relieve your sore throat.
• Drink warm water boiled with holy basil leaves, peppercorn, and chopped ginger. Add honey to it and drink it regularly for a few days.
• Mango bark is efficacious in the treatment of a sore throat. You can use it to gargle by diluting a teaspoon of the fluid extract in a glassful of water.
• Stay warm and cover yourself properly with scarves, sweaters, and leggings.
• Before going to bed, drink a glass of hot milk with a spoonful of turmeric power mixed in it.