The right side of my throat is in pain. it hurts when resting, talking, swallowing pretty much all the time. no other symptoms. what might it be?

Dr. can check throat: Throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed); a cold, other viruses, 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 (as in this case), recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat).