Question 1

how come i only have sore throat one side of throat?

Accepted Answer

Different reasons: A peritonsillar abscess is a rare condition caused when a bacterial infection develops on one tonsil.
Vocal nodules on one side could cause that.
Dental causes
cancer in one side of the throat.
Polyp in sinus area on one side.

Question 2

sore throat one side but no cold or infection or virus ? what is this ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe viral.: What makes you think you have no virus infection? A viral infection of the throat occasionally hurts on only one side.

Question 3

i have a very sore throat, one side, and a noticable white spot, almost pus-like, on tonsil, same side. it's 1am. can i wait till tomorrow to be seen?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can wait: Try hot salt water gargle.  Alternate with straight 3% hydrogen peroxide gargle.  Also, try an over the counter cough drop (Hall's, Cepacol, etc) to ease the discomfort.  High-dose Vitamin D3 may help--I recommend 10,000 IU/day, until you are well.  Then cut to 5,000 IU per day.  Should be able to get most of this stuff in an all-night drug store or convenience store.

Question 4

occasional sore throat one side/spot only, every few months for years. 3 times in past 6 mnths trouble swallowing at night. choking feeling, wakes me.

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Sounds like reflux.  Occurs routinely on an occasional basis but if happens regularly get it checked out.

Question 5

sore throat, one side only. blotchyness on roof of mouth, back towards the throat. hard to swallow, very tender, feels like throat swollen inside. ?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: Your condition requires that you see a doctor to determine if you have an infection that needs treatment.

Question 6

2 people i live with had covid in the past 2-3 weeks. i have been in the same house as 1 person (wearing 2 masks, sanitising) symptoms: itchy throat/eyes, sore throat 1 side, earache 1 side, postnasal drip, headache when waking up. is this covid?

Accepted Answer

: Symptoms suggestive of Omicron variant. See PCP and get tested plus get the necessary treatment. Meanwhile stay away from cold foods/ drinks and do Steam Inhalation to decongest the nasal congestion...

Question 7

chills, fever, sweating,  nausea, headache,  dizziness, weakness, sore throat (one side) & sweet taste in mouth.  4 days already?

Accepted Answer

Could be...: Flu, sinus infection, strep, sugar issue, i'd get checked out by your doctor.

Question 8

i have a sore throat (1 side), with burning sensation how can i know if it's bacterial or viral? and how should i respond accordingly? antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Rapid strep test: See your doctor for an examination and a rapid strep test. You might want to rule out mono at your age. If test got strep is positive it will be treated with antibiotics.

Question 9

what causes a painfully sore throat on one side.

Accepted Answer

Infection: Throat pain usually signals the invasion of these structures by a germ, usually viral but sometimes bacterial. This could be a simple passing virus that self heals, or something as bad as an abscess that may need surgical drainage. Depending on how you feel, a visit to have it evaluated my be prudent.

Question 10

i have a mild sore throat on one side, it's been 2 and a half days and it hasn't gotten better or worse? i have no other symptoms.

thanks

Accepted Answer

Can call Dr on video: Throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics 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 (call first) if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly. COVID-19 infections tend to have cough, whereas strep usually lacks cough but has more throat pain.

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How come i only have sore throat one side of throat?

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Sore throat one side but no cold or infection or virus ? what is this ?

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I have a very sore throat, one side, and a noticable white spot, almost pus-like, on tonsil, same side. it's 1am. can i wait till tomorrow to be seen?

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Occasional sore throat one side/spot only, every few months for years. 3 times in past 6 mnths trouble swallowing at night. choking feeling, wakes me.

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Sore throat, one side only. blotchyness on roof of mouth, back towards the throat. hard to swallow, very tender, feels like throat swollen inside. ?

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2 people i live with had covid in the past 2-3 weeks. i have been in the same house as 1 person (wearing 2 masks, sanitising) symptoms: itchy throat/eyes, sore throat 1 side, earache 1 side, postnasal drip, headache when waking up. is this covid?

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Chills, fever, sweating, nausea, headache, dizziness, weakness, sore throat (one side) & sweet taste in mouth. 4 days already?

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I have a sore throat (1 side), with burning sensation how can i know if it's bacterial or viral? and how should i respond accordingly? antibiotics?

A member asked:

What causes a painfully sore throat on one side.

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I have a mild sore throat on one side, it's been 2 and a half days and it hasn't gotten better or worse? i have no other symptoms. thanks

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