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Doctor insights on: Recurring Sore Throat One Side

Infection: Throat pain usually signals the invasion of these structures by a germ, usually viral but sometimes bacterial. This could be a simple passing virus that self heals, or something as bad as an abscess that may need surgical drainage. Depending on how you feel, a visit to have it evaluated my be prudent. ...Read more

Needs evaluation: Anytime there is asymmetric tonsillar hypertrophy this should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist. Most likely this is a normal variant, however may indicate a neoplasm within the tonsil. ...Read more

Get checked!: It sounds like you might have strep throat, which must be treated to prevent serious complications, and to make you feel better quicker. Get seen soon! ...Read more

Viral vs Strep??: This could be a viral infection or strep throat. Usually strep throat does not have cold like symptoms such as runny nose and congestion but just sore throat. However impossible to tell unless seen and get strep test of throat. ...Read more

Go to see ENT: Go to see an ENT for further evaluation. While it could be just an infection, however other thing like growth or mass/rumor can be presented with chronic sore throat- especially if you are a smoker and also drink alcohol, your risk for developing head and neck cancer is elevated. ...Read more

Yes: That can happen. But, if the pain is severe, you have fever and you cannot open your jaw very far then you need to be reevaluated. ...Read more

Pharyngitis : These symptoms are usually caused by pharyngitis which can be viral or bacterial. The concern is that it can be strep which can progress to cause big problems including rheumatic fever. Gargling with warm salt water and drinking hot liquids like tea and chicken soup can help but you need to see your primary care provider or an urgent care clinic to see if you need antibiotics. ...Read more

Have it evaluated: Have it evaluated. Make sure it is not something such as strep throat which will require antibiotics. ...Read more

Other possibilities: Possibly may be something other than a throat infection. Go see an ent. ...Read more

Infection: sounds like an upper respiratory infection. The cold sore is a viral infection but your swollen nodes and sore throat and fever may be a bacterial infection such as strep. Go see a doctor. ...Read more

Different reasons: A peritonsillar abscess is a rare condition caused when a bacterial infection develops on one tonsil. Vocal nodules on one side could cause that. Dental causes cancer in one side of the throat. Polyp in sinus area on one side. ...Read more

Clinical Evaluation: Any swollen tonsil that lasts longer than 4 weeks should be checked by your doctor. ...Read more

Prolonged sore throa: You may have a retro pharyngeal abscess.See a doctor. He may want to take an x-ray of your upper airway. Alternately you have a viral illness that can give you similarsymptoms. ...Read more

Sore throat: Your condition requires that you see a doctor to determine if you have an infection that needs treatment. ...Read more

Yes: Transient node enlargement is expected in an infection as part of your immune response to the invaders. ...Read more

Hard to say: This could be many things. You need to be specific about when it started and what treatment has been given. This could be thrush, aphthous ulcers, lichen planus, leukoplakia, and other things. Oral diagnosis can be difficult, so seeing the oral cavity problem is very important. If you give more information, we can help better. Go to an otolaryngologist for exam, treatment, and possible biopsy. ...Read more

See doctor: See doctor for evaluation, tonsil swab for culture and treatment recommendations. Hydrogen peroxide gargles can be helpful to clean tonsils ...Read more

Tonsillitis?: If the gland is inside it could be tonsillitis. If it is outside we call it adenopathy. They are lymph glands which the body uses in response to inflammation or infection or foreign body irritation. It still could be infection in nature, and strep is no the only cause of infection. Go see your doctor and be evaluated, especially to make sure no abscess and be treated appropriately. ...Read more

Mgt: Most likely this will resolve with a little more time. Warm soothing liquids like soup or tea may help to ease the pain. Monitor your temperature and report fever to your doctor. ...Read more

See doctor: Your symptoms may be allergies or sinus, it is best to see doctor to get proper evaluation and treatment. ...Read more