Doctor can check: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used, but Tamiflu (oseltamivir) may be used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor (mainly to check for strep throat and influenza) if a sore throat is bothersome, doesn't go away quickly, or is combined with other symptoms as is here.
Answered 3/11/2016
1.5k views
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question