Question 1

does a viral sore throat hurt as much as a strep throat infection?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Sxs of strep throat can include: pain of throat; large, red tonsils with white exudates; small red dots on roof of the mouth; swollen lymph nodes on neck; fever, headache, rash, difficulty swallowing, fatigue or rash. Complications can include infection of middle ear, sinuses, tonsils, skin, blood as well as scarlet fever, inflammation of kidney (glomerulonephritis) & eventually rheumatic fever.

Question 2

why would a sore throat appear immediately after kissing and cause a throat infection? doesnt it take longer than immediately to show symptoms? what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Define immediately: Tissue takes time to react to invasion by germs. However, the brain reacts at any point to a perceived issue rather real or not. When you post on this site you should detail such things as immediate, whether you mean minutes/hours/days. If you mean minutes, the only medical response that quick would suggest an allergic reaction to something. If not, the brain is playing tricks.

Question 3

hi doctors. how do i know if i have a chronic sore throat infection?

Accepted Answer

Duration, phlegm: Diagnosis if chronic should be made on exam by MD, with cultures and exam of the sinuses if sore.
Color of phlegm is important. If yellow, green= infection needing antibiotics

Question 4

how to know if i have a chronic sore throat infection?

Accepted Answer

Your physician: can evaluate to see if throat irritation is due to infection, allergies, tobacco, GERD etc.

Question 5

why i have sore throat( throat infection) with pain 5 times in 2 months? and i feel my spite is not clear and there is some little things in it? thank

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis : You may have chronic tonsillitis.  A tonsillectomy may be helpful if this is the case.

Question 6

i have a sore throat on only one side there is white stuff behind the tonsil. is it possible to only have a throat infection on one side. ?

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis: Infection of one tonsil may do this, or you may have a retro-tonsillar abscess. See an ENT doctor and get yourself examined. Best wishes.

Question 7

might a throat infection cause your heart to beat fast because of sore throat pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A throat infection is a state of inflammation in the body. During this process your temperature may rise and your heart rate may increase, both in an attempt to combat and eliminate the infection from the body. Therefore it is normal to have an increased heart rate during any form of infection in the body

Question 8

can using cocaine a few days ago be the reason for my sore throat due to nasal drip? was wondering if i have a throat infection or if its from that

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: cocaine is very irritant to the nasal mucous membrane, to the point it can perforated.
so yes your throat is sore from the cocaine.
it is not a good idea to play with fire by the way.regardless how fascinating the fire work is.

Question 9

for two months now i have had a tight throat, sore throat, and chest tightness. i noticed it after i had some kind of throat infection but it wasnt strep. i had a swab done and never ran a fever. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction: An allergic reaction is possible. An over the counter antihistamine may be used for a week, on a daily basis to gauge response. Avoid dust,mold, pollen and other allergic triggers. A virtual inbox consultation with a Healthtap specialist is available.

Question 10

i had a bacterial throat infection, had a dose of anti biotics and a repeat. 4 days after finishing im getting a sore throat and white tongue. ideas?

Accepted Answer

Possible thrush..: White tongue and sore throat might be symptoms and signs of oral thrush which is associated with a yeast(fungal) infection and require other type of antibiotics to be prescribed. Please make an appointment with your doctor so a direct exam can be performed and appropriate treatment prescribed.

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How long does a viral sore throat infection last

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Does a viral sore throat hurt as much as a strep throat infection?

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Why would a sore throat appear immediately after kissing and cause a throat infection? doesnt it take longer than immediately to show symptoms? what could it be?

A member asked:

Hi doctors. how do i know if i have a chronic sore throat infection?

A member asked:

How to know if i have a chronic sore throat infection?

A member asked:

Why i have sore throat( throat infection) with pain 5 times in 2 months? and i feel my spite is not clear and there is some little things in it? thank

A member asked:

I have a sore throat on only one side there is white stuff behind the tonsil. is it possible to only have a throat infection on one side. ?

A member asked:

Might a throat infection cause your heart to beat fast because of sore throat pain?

A member asked:

Can using cocaine a few days ago be the reason for my sore throat due to nasal drip? was wondering if i have a throat infection or if its from that

A member asked:

For two months now i have had a tight throat, sore throat, and chest tightness. i noticed it after i had some kind of throat infection but it wasnt strep. i had a swab done and never ran a fever. what could it be?

A member asked:

I had a bacterial throat infection, had a dose of anti biotics and a repeat. 4 days after finishing im getting a sore throat and white tongue. ideas?

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