The first step in treating any heavy metal toxicity is to identify the toxic elements and begin the removal process. The easiest screening process is a Hair Analysis. Additional testing involves the use of chelating drugs along with a 24-hour urine collection to determine levels of heavy metals.
1 Dr Mike Smith is a former GP and co-chair of the Patients Association. 2  Says paracetamol should be used for a sore throat but not ibuprofen. 3  Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory so dampens the body's immune defense.  Inflammation such as a red throat is the body's way of fighting a virus.
A sore throat can be quite painful, but it is not as painful as strep throat. Unlike strep throat, the common sore throat is usually caused by a virus. This means it will not respond to antibiotics. Even if it's not strep throat, you may need to see a doctor for sore throat relief. It's time to see the doctor if your sore throat.