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If the throat gets sore what can i do?

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Pain killers: Sore throat usually caused by a very common condition called pharyngitis which is infection in the back of the throat or tonsillitis which is infection of the tonsils at the back of the mouth. stay hydrated, take pain killers and lozenges if required Medical review is required if not going away in few days for possibly throat swab and/or antibiotics http://patient.info/health/sore-throat-leaflet

Answered 11/13/2016

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

It is important to: differentiate between a simple viral infection or strep throat. If you have a sore throat it would be very reasonable to make an appointment with a health care professional to be evaluated. Go soon.

Answered 11/14/2016

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Dr. answered

Sore throat: Pain killers can be tried for sore throat . Sore throat can be caused by certain bacteria so get swab down too .

Answered 11/14/2016

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