Sore Throat

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A sore throat is an irritation and pain of the throat, that is more prominent when you swallow. Viral infection e.g. cold or flu, is the most common cause of a sore throat. For a throat infection of this type, it generally resolves on its own.

Bacteria sore throat is also known as strep throat. Strep infection, medically known as “streptococcal pharyngitis,” is a bacteria infection in throat and tonsils. Strep A throat infection is caused by a group of bacteria known as Streptococcus, with the most common culprit being Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as Group A Streptococcus. This type of infection will require antibiotic treatment.

Viral strep infections are often mistaken for bacterial strep throat due to similar symptoms, but they are caused by different pathogens

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Symptoms of a sore throat:

Infection in throat symptoms typically includes a scratchy dry sore throat, you might also have:

Pain in swallowing (swallowing hurts throat)

Redness at the back of the throat

Scratchy throat

Inflamed throat

Swollen glands (swollen throat)

Bad breath

Cough

White spots on the throat.

With viral infections the throat can be red, sore and tonsils can be swollen/inflamed. With strep bacterial infections, the symptoms can include red, sore and swollen tonsils with white spots being present. Sore throat swallowing can be quite painful, making it uncomfortable to eat or drink with bacterial and viral infections.

You may also experience other symptoms depending on the underlying cause of the sore throat:

Cough

Blocked nose

Headaches

Muscle aches and pains

Tiredness

Fever

Nausea and Vomiting

Treatment:

Sore throat treatment:

Keep hydrated

Rest your voice

Gargle with warm salt water

Eat soft foods

Having plenty of sleep and rest

Do not smoke yourself and avoiding smoky areas

For sore throat medicine, this includes lozenges and throat sprays e.g. Strepsils, Tyrozets, Difflam.

Viral infections generally will resolve on their own.

If your sore throat is persisting after one week and you have fever associated as well, you may have a bacterial throat infection. If you are unsure, please book telephone or video consultation with our clinician who can help diagnose and prescribe strep treatment. Certain bacterial infections, such as strep throat tonsillitis, can result in painful throat symptoms that may require strep throat treatment or tonsilitis treatment.

If your immune system is compromised, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional, as individuals with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to complications arising from a sore throat

Call 999 and go to A and E if:

Your symptoms are severe and worsening

If you have difficulty breathing or swallowing

You are coughing up blood

You have chest pain

If you are drooling

High pitch sound when you breath (stridor).

If you suspect tonsillitis to be the cause of your sore throat, please click the link for more information: /product/tonsillitis/

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Symptoms of a sore throat:

Infection in throat symptoms typically includes a scratchy dry sore throat, you might also have:

Causes of a sore throat:

Sore throat maybe the cause of the following:

Treatment:

Sore throat treatment: