Some symptoms may require urgent medical evaluation. Know when to seek emergency care.
A sore throat is pain, scratchiness, or irritation in the throat that often worsens when you swallow. It's a common symptom of viral or bacterial infections.
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Sore throat may feel like: • Pain or scratchiness in the throat • Difficulty swallowing • Hoarseness or voice changes • Swollen glands in neck • Red, swollen tonsils
Most common type, caused by cold or flu viruses.
Bacterial infection requiring antibiotics.
Inflammation of the tonsils, often recurrent.
Caused by postnasal drip from allergies.
Common cold, flu, or mononucleosis.
Group A Streptococcus bacterial infection.
Postnasal drip irritates the throat.
Especially during winter months.
GERD can cause throat irritation.
Strep throat often comes on suddenly without other cold symptoms, causes fever, may cause white patches on tonsils, and affects swollen lymph nodes in the neck. A rapid strep test can confirm.
For viral sore throats, rest, fluids, salt water gargle, and OTC pain relievers help. Strep throat requires antibiotics. Most viral sore throats improve within a week.
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Internal Medicine
Dr. Rodriguez is a board-certified internist with expertise in primary care and preventive medicine.
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