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Doctor insights on: Sore Throat For 3 Days No Fever

Possible causes: There are a few possible causes. If you had no fever, the likelihood of Strep infection is less than a viral cause. It can sometimes take two to three weeks to clear an influenza infection. If you have fever or persistent symptoms, I would advise a Strep test at your PCP's office. In the meantime, rest, drink warm fluids and monitor your temperature. ...Read more

Not likely: The only way to be related is if you are now dehydrated from the sore throat and not wanting to take fluids. You will need treatment for the urinary track inf Hydrate and continue to rest ...Read more

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 tylenol (acetaminophen) can decrease throat pain. ...Read more

Sore throat: It isbetter tobe on the safe side and get checked even thogh you probably have a virus. ...Read more

Incomplete, but.....: The two most common causes of pharyngitis following unprotected oral sex are chlamydia and gonorrhea. Both should be treated with antibiotics. Keep in mind that you may have had an un related virus! ...Read more

Not necessarily: While mono is one of many viral causes of soar throats, I would not be overly concerned about not testing.The luck among us get it in childhood when it acts like most other "bugs" & fades quickly.If so you are immune.Adults tend to suffer major symptoms & may be bedbound for a few weeks.The inflamed tonsils of mono are some of the nastiest I have ever seen.If your not that sick, just take it easy ...Read more

Sore throat: A throat swab should be taken for strept infection and other bacterial pathogens.if positive she will need antibiotics. If negative, it's probably viral and symptomatic treatment will suffice, which includes ant- inflammatory medications, analgesics and antipyretics ...Read more

Viral infection: There is a good chance you have a viral bug for which you should steam yourself frequently, sleep with a vaporizer an several pillows, drink tea with lemon or honey. Rub vaporub on your chest. However, you should get a throat culture to rule out strep. ...Read more

WHY Antibiotic ....?: This is most probably viral. Antibiotic will not work here. Viral upper respiratory infection / pharyngitis stays 3-5 or 7 days. Let him drink a lot of fluid, gargle with warm salt water. He will be fine. ...Read more

Doctor can evaluate: Throat pain can be from 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 a doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to see about antibiotics). Having chills may mean one's body is trying to create a fever. ...Read more

Sounds viral: It sounds like you have a viral illness and this may last for a week or so. In the absence of worsening symptoms you are best treated with hydration, rest and symptomatic over-the-counter therapy. ...Read more

? strep throat: Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and the tonsils. The throat gets irritated and inflamed, causing a sudden, severe sore throat. However most sore throats are usually caused by a viral infection and not strep bacteria. The white spots on the back of a bright red throat and swollen tonsils and lymph nodes would be more concerning for strep throat. This can be tested quickly by MD ...Read more

Viral illness: It sounds like a viral illness... Among the variants of flu out there, it's pretty hard to know which one you have without testing. Most of them have very similar symptoms. Most people who are young, healthy, and without any other chronic illnesses, recover from the flu without any problems. It'll take anywhere from 5-10 days. Fevers > 4 days warrant more concern. Hope you feel better soon! ...Read more

Yes: The sore throat was probably a 'prodrome' to your current illness. Many viral illnesses start out with realtively minor symptoms before progressing to more severe symptoms. ...Read more

Exam: Cetainly at your age and with these symtoms you should be examined and screened for strpt throat and infectious mononucleosis. ...Read more

Fever: I would recommend calling your son's pediatrician. If your child is young, he should be seen by a physician soon to ensure the proper exam and treatment. ...Read more

Viral?: If it is a primary herpetic stomatitis or flu, which can be very uncomfortable, Amoxicillin will be of no use (unless to treat a secondary bacterial infection). If viral, treat symptoms, it will abate, but stay hydrated! if it is indeed bacterial (bacterial infections tend to have higher fevers) then perhaps a culture and sensitivity test for a specific antibiotic would be wise. Good luck! ...Read more

Not exactly sure: What you are asking. Got the picture but not the question. Please rephrase and re-post. ...Read more

Get checked.: When one tonsil is larger than the other, and this is new, you should get checked by your doc, even though you have no fever. Sometimes strep can present without a fever, and sometimes without a sore throat. Other things can cause this though, and it it's impossible to say without more detail and seeing it in person. ...Read more

Cancer: Smoking + sore throat for more than 2 weeks + enlarged lymph nodes = cancer until proven otherwise. You need to see your local ENT asap. The nights sweats/fever would be more likely related to lymphoma (b symptoms) but pt's with lymphoma can be b negative. Bottom line... Get this checked! ...Read more