Question 1

sharp throat pain?

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Have a sore throat?: Typical sore throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), EB virus causing mono, or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, or stomach acid reflux. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat).

Question 2

severe throat pain?

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Throat pain: Can be from a virus, acid reflux or allergies. Try some warm water and honey and if it persists, see your doctor.

Question 3

have deep throat pain?

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Doctor can evaluate: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or mild flu (antibiotics are 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 in a day or two (mainly to check for strep throat). Throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) can lessen pain.

Question 4

causes of extreme throat pain?

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3 most common: Cold, strep throat, tonsillitis most common causes. May required treatment. See MD. If tonsillitis and recurrent, may need ENT evaluation.

Question 5

throat pain that won't go away?

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See a doctor: Persistent throat pain is best evaluated by your doctor, who will perform an examination and order appropriate tests.

Question 6

what could cause neck/throat pain?

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Many things: What part of the neck? Viral infection or bacterial infection like strep. Infected lymph nodes, trauma , crick in the neck, foreign body that is stuck. If it is really uncomfortable be seen to have the best answer.

Question 7

throat pain related to a disorder ?

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Throat pain: Can definitely be related to a disorder, but the limited information provided does not allow for further discussion. See your doc if having persistent symptoms.

Question 8

how can i treat severe throat pain?

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Throat Pain: 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 with aloe vera juice twice a day.  Gargle several times a day.

Question 9

what are common causes of throat pain?

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3 most common: 3 most common are old, strep throat, tonsillitis. May require treatment. See MD for exam/treatment. If recurrent, you may need ENT exam/treatment.

Question 10

what are good ways relieve throat pain?

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Lots of ways: Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen mostly.  Gargling with warm salt water, one fourth tsp salt per 8 ounces.  Chloraseptic spray, Benzocaine throat losenges.  If more severe pain may have an infection, go see a doctor.  For bad viral pharyngitis we sometimes use steroids, and for strep you need an antibiotic.

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