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A 38-year-old female asked:
I have a sore throat. and some painful bumps in my throat. what can be the cause? and how can i get rid of it?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Doctor can examine: 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). Some throat lozenges and Tylenol or Motrin can temporarily decrease pain.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
How can I get rid of a painful sore throat fast ?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Decrease symptoms: For significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician & get a strep throat test & culture. Antibiotics are imperative for Strep Throat. Try saltwater gargles. Mix tsp of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle w this several times/day. You can gargle w Aloe Vera juice a couple of times per day. A mix of chamomile tea w honey & a small amt of lemon juice helps.
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