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 decrease throat pain, for 1-2 days.
Answered 12/9/2013
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See a Doctor: Most common you may have a bacterial or a viral infection. Try to get some rest plenty of fluids. If you have cough and congestion take some Mucinex (guaifenesin) dmv, if not getting better in few days you better see a doctor.
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