Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have a runny nose, sore throat and back pain, what illness would this be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Likely infecious: Such as an acute viral or bacterial infection. If your symptoms do not worsen, wait 5-7 days, rest, eat well and drink water adequately. If your symptoms significantly worsen or last beyond 7 days, see a doctor.
Answered 9/20/2019
5.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Sick for 2 weeks, sore throat headache congested runny nose body aches, was feeling some better, now it's all back full on. Could it be something new?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
There is a pimple like thing towards the back of my throat that hurts and it's before my uvula. I have a runny nose, sore throat and feel feverish.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I believe I have a cold, runny/stuffy nose and headache and sore throat but my jaw is aching and my teeth in the back near my jaw . Is this normal?!?!
7 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
People also searched for:
Have had a cold for three weeks. Symptoms keep cycling between congestion, cough, fatigue, runny nose, sore throat. In-home test results showed no Covid infection. Non-smoker, no lung illnesses. Is 12 days Prednisone treatment excessive?
Just came back from borneo, 3 weeks, in jungle, trekking in villages and on TAR islands, had sore throat towards end and still now with runny nose?
I have a very sore throat with swollen taste buds and red dots on the back of my throat with a runny nose...what could this be?
I was recently in Northern Italy and want to know if I need to do a Covid 19 test. I havent had many symptoms,when I got back my wife already had a cold. I have a runny nose and post nasal drip. A slight cough and my throat was sore but it has gone?
I have a sore throat and i am coughing often my tounge is sore and the back of my throat is sore i also have a runny nose its hard for me to swallow.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
