Throat Pain: Causes and Relief

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What does a sore throat mean?

A sore throat, or pharyngitis, is when your throat is red, swollen and painful, especially when you swallow. It happens when the back of the throat, called the pharynx, is inflamed. What are the symptoms of a sore throat? A sore throat is pain or a scratchy sensation in the throat which may worsen with swallowing or talking.

What are the symptoms of a sore throat?

Apart from throat pain, sore throat symptoms may include: Fever. Headache. Upset stomach. Swollen lymph nodes. Nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Runny nose. Cough. Fatigue. Hoarseness. What causes sore throats? Most sore throats happen because you have a viral infection, like the common cold or flu.

Is throat pain life threatening?

Your throat can also be irritated or become sore as a result of allergies, voice straining, vomiting, or gastric reflux, a condition in which stomach acids flow upward into the throat. Throat pain, in itself, is not life threatening and may resolve on its own.

What does a sore throat feel like?

A sore throat is pain or a scratchy sensation in the throat which may worsen with swallowing or talking. It may be difficult to swallow. The throat might also be red, with white patches or streaks of pus. If your sore throat is caused by a cold virus, you may also have a runny nose, cough, possibly fever and feel very tired.

What Is Throat Pain

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