Question 1

sore throat,hurts to swallow,not really eating much,neck pain,back pain and also fever!! what could it  be?

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See a doctor: likely an infection causing it, need to be seen and treated.
the treatment depends on the finding.

Question 2

sore throat, runny noise, trouble swallowing and sometimes trouble breathing. neck hurts when touched on right and pain when turn towards left. help?

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You need to go to: a health care provider and be evaluated with a physical examination. I suspect you have a serious infection and need antibiotic treatment. Your description of symptoms is very worrisome. Do not delay.

Question 3

please help! i have a sore throat only when i swallow that is accompanied by neck pain the same time i swallow.?

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A could of ideas.: I would certainly say that you have not provided enough information to come to a diagnosis.  Given your age, i doubt that degenerative disease/arthritis is to blame.  The most common issue that could cause some chronic symptoms that you have would be allergies with post-nasal drip which can cause some persistent sore throat.  I might recommend seeing your primary care physician.

Question 4

i have a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and neck pain but nothing else. what could be happening?

Accepted Answer

URI: This could be from many causes to include mononucleosis, strep throat &amp; other bacterial/ viral illnesses. Can't exclude COVID 19 from that list.

Question 5

i am experiencing  swollen tonsils (quality: red) , sore throat and swollen throat. the following also describe me: pain when swallowing, difficulty swallowing, and neck pain. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can examine: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep). Some throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin can decrease pain.

Question 6

last night i woke up to pain in my neck, pain unlike a sore throat. close to my chest. when i eat or swallow too. acid reflux or heartburn? take tums (calcium carbonate)?

Accepted Answer

See a GI doctor: Use of agents which reduce acid production in the upper GI tract may be necessary, but first you need to be examined to make sure there is no other manageable cause for these symptoms.  Go see someone and get this worked out soon.

Question 7

sore throat..hurts to swallow its not in my upper throat its in like my lower throat.worse when waking up.how do i know if its my esophagus or throat?

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Sore throat?: You cannot tell by yourself. See an ENT doctor and be examined. Good luck.

Question 8

sore throat, loosing voice, neck hurts to push on. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Med evaluation: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician & get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day. Or gargle with aloe vera juice twice a day.

Question 9

i have a bad sore throat neck hurts feels really warm my neck to touch and bad headache really bad pain can you tell me what this may be ?

Accepted Answer

Possible strep: The clinical findings for strep throat include severe sore throat, swollen lymph nodes in neck, fever and pus on the back of the throat. The more of these you have the more likely it is strep and would need antibiotics for treatment. If you have headache and fever to need to see a doctor immediately to make sure you do not have meningitis which can be life threatening. Please see a doctor today.

Question 10

sore throat, posterior neck pain (sudden in onset)& headache x2wks. last night woke up w/stabbing throat pain- still hurts, but less. no fevers. ddx?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can examine: New 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. Usually, a person sees a doctor if the sore throat illness is bothersome (as in this case), coming with other symptoms (head and neck pain in this case) recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat).

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Sore throat,hurts to swallow,not really eating much,neck pain,back pain and also fever!! what could it be?

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Sore throat, runny noise, trouble swallowing and sometimes trouble breathing. neck hurts when touched on right and pain when turn towards left. help?

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Please help! i have a sore throat only when i swallow that is accompanied by neck pain the same time i swallow.?

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I have a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and neck pain but nothing else. what could be happening?

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I am experiencing swollen tonsils (quality: red) , sore throat and swollen throat. the following also describe me: pain when swallowing, difficulty swallowing, and neck pain. what should i do?

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Last night i woke up to pain in my neck, pain unlike a sore throat. close to my chest. when i eat or swallow too. acid reflux or heartburn? take tums (calcium carbonate)?

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Sore throat..hurts to swallow its not in my upper throat its in like my lower throat.worse when waking up.how do i know if its my esophagus or throat?

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Sore throat, loosing voice, neck hurts to push on. what can i do?

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I have a bad sore throat neck hurts feels really warm my neck to touch and bad headache really bad pain can you tell me what this may be ?

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Sore throat, posterior neck pain (sudden in onset)& headache x2wks. last night woke up w/stabbing throat pain- still hurts, but less. no fevers. ddx?

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