Question 1

vomiting one week, fever, dehydration, painful throat sores and swollen glands. not flu, strep mono. vomiting recurring on occasion 2nd week?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged sore throa: You may have a retro pharyngeal abscess.See a doctor. He may want to take an x-ray of your upper airway. Alternately you have a viral illness that can give you similarsymptoms.

Question 2

i am experiencing  sore throat, headache, neck pain, sinus pain and nasal congestion. the following also describe me: sneezing and painful throat sores. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can examine: New 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 if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to look for strep). Throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin (ibuprofen) may lessen pain.

Question 3

my son is experiencing  sore throat, painful throat sores, cough (quality: blood in phlegm, barky, hoarse, or hacking sounds, with phlegm or mucus) , pain when swallowing, loss of voice, fever (severity: mild)  and excessive sweating. the following also d

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 viruses can cause barky coughs, such as the croup viruses.

Question 4

hi, i have a question.  in short i french kissed a stripper.  how i have a sore throat (rust colored), painful swallowing, canker sores. i was prescribed amoxicillin 500 mg and how i developed a itchy rash on my hands.  did i contract an std?

Accepted Answer

Probably not STD: But you could have caught  a virus or even strep with your tongue exploration.   The itchy rash may be from the amoxicillin which one would expect to spread if this is the case.

Question 5

how long does the painful throat last in strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Few days: If  you are taking antibiotics it should be much better in 48 to 72 hours. If you are not much better in 5 days return to your doc.

Question 6

what can i do for a painful throat infection?

Accepted Answer

Throat pain: Drink plenty fluids
gargle warm salt water
eat popsicles or sherbert
chloraseptic spray
aspergum
cough drops
tylenol or ibuprofen

see doctor if severe or persistent.

Question 7

i have a sore throat that's just like lingering it's not painful it's just there?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can check: 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 throat). Throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin can help decrease throat pain.

Question 8

i am finding it  difficult to swollow and it really is painful but i don't have a sore throat. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Several posibilities: But without an exam and full history it is impossible to diagnose over internet.  You should definitely see someone soon if this persists.  There are many possible causes for partial obstruction of the upper esophagus.  You don't say if you have been vomiting or have other symptoms.  Go see a gastroenterologist.

Question 9

good day,

iv developed a sever wet cough, the day after a long run.
im used to running around 8km but recently i ran 15km. im not sure if the increase in training has anything to do with the cough and painful throat,these are my only symptom

Accepted Answer

COVID 19 concerns: Would not anticipate that a painful throat would occur if you are conditioned runner. Please monitor your symptoms.COVID 19 Sx's may include fever, cough, feeling tired, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, chills, chest pain, nasal congestion, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Question 10

i have sore throat, it gets painful at night?

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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Vomiting one week, fever, dehydration, painful throat sores and swollen glands. not flu, strep mono. vomiting recurring on occasion 2nd week?

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I am experiencing sore throat, headache, neck pain, sinus pain and nasal congestion. the following also describe me: sneezing and painful throat sores. what should i do?

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My son is experiencing sore throat, painful throat sores, cough (quality: blood in phlegm, barky, hoarse, or hacking sounds, with phlegm or mucus) , pain when swallowing, loss of voice, fever (severity: mild) and excessive sweating. the following also d

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Hi, i have a question. in short i french kissed a stripper. how i have a sore throat (rust colored), painful swallowing, canker sores. i was prescribed amoxicillin 500 mg and how i developed a itchy rash on my hands. did i contract an std?

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How long does the painful throat last in strep throat?

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What can i do for a painful throat infection?

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I have a sore throat that's just like lingering it's not painful it's just there?

A member asked:

I am finding it difficult to swollow and it really is painful but i don't have a sore throat. what could it be?

A member asked:

Good day, iv developed a sever wet cough, the day after a long run. im used to running around 8km but recently i ran 15km. im not sure if the increase in training has anything to do with the cough and painful throat,these are my only symptom

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I have sore throat, it gets painful at night?

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