Mild localised pain in left side of throat 1 day ago. now it is sharper pain.sometimes when swallowing/drinking, it worsen,and at other time,it eases.

Sore throat: The commonest cause would be a viral throat infection which often precedes an upper respiratory infection such as a head cold. At this time I recommend gargling with warm salt water, sucking on soothing lozenges and drinking adequate fluids. If throat soreness worsens instead of showing steady improvement, a throat culture should be taking to check for a strep infection which would require antibio