Question 1

how to deal with long lasting sore throat?

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See doctor: If a symptom is not improving on it's own, there may be dangerous underlying cause, seek medical attention.

Question 2

what causes long lasting sore throats?

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Sore throat: If you are having problems with reflux this can cause a chronic sore throat. Stay away from spicy foods, caffeine, and red sauce.  Follow up with your doctor if you are having this problem, you may need further treatment.  Good luck

Question 3

my boyfriend was sick,i kissed him & hes better but didnt have a sore throat and my throat in the front has been sore for longer than 2 weeks ?

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See your doctor: Since it has been going on for more than 2 weeks, yes, get to your doctor for further workup.  Most viral sources of pharyngitis (sore throat) will resolve within 2 weeks.  I have seen them go longer, but again, most will resolve by then.  Your doctor will at a minimum offer some ideas on how to treat the sore throat regardless of cause.

Question 4

is it true that if you take dayquil for symptom management if you have a cold (pn drip/sore throat/cough) that the cold may take longer to go away?

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Not necessarily : I would treat symptoms if improves the patient feeling better.Sometimes if you suppress a cough you may not clear secretions as much but if does significantly make you feel better and causes no other harm such as increasing blood pressure then I would treat it.It will likely not increase the duration of the illness that significantly.

Question 5

i tested positive for strep on feb 6th. i still have a pain in my throat. can strep last longer than a week?

sore throat/strep throat for over a week

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Doctor can recheck: Throat pain can be from strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, or acid reflux. Usually, a person sees a doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly. If treatment for strep throat is not resolving the issue, one's doctor can recheck the problem.

Question 6

what might cause someone to feel "flu-ish" (sore throat, aches, exhaustion) off and on, for only 1 day at a time, 1-2x per week, for a month or longer?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 7

i used to make myself throw up (no longer do) but for a year now have had constant sore throat, nothing helps. what do i do? im worried it wont heal

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Worth a visit: With this history and pattern of symptoms I suggest you see a gastroenterologist. You likely need to have your swallow tube examined from top to bottom with a scope to look for damage. Proper healing is probably possible but the GI docs will need to know how extensive the damage is to devise a treatment plan.

Question 8

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?

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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 9

have had a sore throat for three days, not too bad, but my cough drops say i should see a doctor if it lasts longer than two days. is that true?

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It's true.: If it says so on the label it must be true! As a doctor I can't say that makes much sense - most sore throats are viral and do last more than three days.  If it is progressively worsening or is associated with serious side effects see your doc. Otherwise take the lozenges

Question 10

hi. i have had a sore throat on and off for longer than a month. i started with chest pain on saturday. it is a tightness. and i have a headache?

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Symptoms: These symptoms could be from a number of causes. This could be related to one condition or there may be second condition.  Recommend med eval. COVID 19 sx’s: dry cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, nasal congestion, fever, headache, sore throat, feeling tired, loss of sense of taste/smell, decreased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, chills &amp; muscle aches.

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My boyfriend was sick,i kissed him & hes better but didnt have a sore throat and my throat in the front has been sore for longer than 2 weeks ?

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Is it true that if you take dayquil for symptom management if you have a cold (pn drip/sore throat/cough) that the cold may take longer to go away?

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I tested positive for strep on feb 6th. i still have a pain in my throat. can strep last longer than a week? sore throat/strep throat for over a week

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What might cause someone to feel "flu-ish" (sore throat, aches, exhaustion) off and on, for only 1 day at a time, 1-2x per week, for a month or longer?

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I used to make myself throw up (no longer do) but for a year now have had constant sore throat, nothing helps. what do i do? im worried it wont heal

A member asked:

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:

Have had a sore throat for three days, not too bad, but my cough drops say i should see a doctor if it lasts longer than two days. is that true?

A member asked:

Hi. i have had a sore throat on and off for longer than a month. i started with chest pain on saturday. it is a tightness. and i have a headache?

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