My throat is very sore. its lower down so i think in my trachea... feels like there is a spiked metal ball in there. my tonsils are not swollen. just above where the adams apple is, more to the left side. (im a female, 27 years old.)?

Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold 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, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). A couple days of throat lozenges and acetaminophen can decrease pain.