For the past week or so my throat has been bothering me. it started off as just being scratchy in the mornings, but now it is painful to swallow.

*HOWEVER*

I don't have any other symptoms that may suggest I have a cold. No runny nose, aches or anything. And I've have this sore throat for quite some time now and other symptoms haven't developed.

Any idea as to what this sore throat thing is?

It could be allergy's. it could also be strep throat? Rinse and gargle with Tom's (of Maine) mouthwash. also try drinking hot water with lemon juice or fresh squeezed, and honey. it could be because of the dry season of winter coming. At least that's for me because of the seasons changing in my state. Keep your mouth moisturized and try the peppermint mints too. Hope this helps

hi ,not enough info.but i think u r having tosillitis that is inflammation or swelling of the tonsils

For 2 days my throat has been really sore and I've almost lost my voice. I don't have time to go to the dr as I am working 12 hour shifts. I have no other cold symptoms other than feeling tired. What could it be an how can I get rid of it fast?

gargle with tea tree oil in warm water…smells worse than it actually tastes, will see improvement after one use, available at pharmacies and health food stores and nutrition/vitamin stores.

I woke up yesterday with a really bad soar throat. I took some allergy/cold medicine but it seemed not to work. I also noticed my tonsil's are alittle swollen and tender. So could it be streap throat? and what are the symptoms?

yeah…. i used to get that alot…..
my throat got really sore and red it also had white spots on it…. you can go see your doctor like i did and they checked for me and you can either get a shot in the butt for it or pills to take for a week or so….
i am serious, no lie
Hope you feel better!

I've had a Streap Throat twice, and I gargled a lot of salt water, and it went away in 2-3 days both times.

Strep has white blisters. You should gargle some warm salt water. if it doesn't help quickly see a Dr.

Sore throat is the pain in the throat. it is a common ailment of the throat that is usually caused due to pharyngitis, coughs, cold, runny noses as well as inflammation of the throat.

Sore throat can also be caused from viruses, bacteria and dry air. it is an infectious ailment and can extend from one person to another through the sharing of drinks, sneezing, coughing, and blowing of nose and so on.

Headache, vomiting, white patches in the throat, difficulty in the opening of the mouth, problem in swallowing food, joint pain, problem in breathing, blood in saliva, hoarseness of voice, high fever, rash etc are some of the common symptoms of sore throat. Sore throat can be easily cured and there are a lot of effective home remedies to it:

Gargling: this is an easy and effective way of curing sore throat. All that one needs to do is take a glass of water and warm it. Now add a tea spoonful of salt to it and mix it thoroughly. Gargle with the water for a period of 5-10 minutes. this method needs to be followed at least 3-4 times daily until the sore throat is totally gone.

Tea leaves: Tea leaves have also been extremely effective in the curing of sore throat. take a glass of water and add some tea leaves in it. Now boil the water with the tea leaves in it for 1-2 minutes. Now strain the mixture and drink the tea in small quantity. The mixture can also be gargled for the treating of sore throat.

Indian gooseberry and liquorices: take some Indian gooseberry also called Alma and liquorices (mulethi) in equivalent amount. Now grind these two dry fruits and mix them. take a teaspoonful of this blend one time in the morning and on one occasion in the evening at least for a period of one week. this is an effective way for treating sore throat.

Ginger: Ginger has been used for the treating of sore throat from ancient times. Ginger tea is useful for the curing of sore throat. Again ginger juice with honey is extremely helpful for the treating of sore throat.

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We start in Cascade Ridge, where Amy Davies, a family nurse practitioner with Allegiance Family Medicine, is treating mononucleosis.

Symptoms can remain dormant for four to seven weeks after a person is infected.

Extreme fatigue is often the first symptom to appear. Other symptoms include fever, tenderness in lymph nodes, sore throat, upset stomach, sweats, swelling, headache and loss of appetite.

If you have mono, you might not feel back to normal for up to three months. during that time, you should get plenty of rest and drink a lot of fluids. You can use over-the-counter medications for fever and discomfort, and gargle with salt water to help a sore throat.

You should avoid alcohol, heavy lifting, sports and sharing food or drinks with others.

Dr. Thomas Stout at Ingham Community Medical Center, a partner of Ingham Regional, is treating strep throat.

Strep is a bacterial infection. The hallmark symptoms are: sudden, severe sore throat; high fever; swollen tonsils and lymph nodes, and white or yellow patches on the tonsils and throat. The patches generally appear later on.

Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, bad breath and headache.

Strep throat generally lasts three to seven days. It should be treated with an antibiotic, so see your doctor if you think you have strep. You can also take acetaminophen or ibuprofen to help with pain and lower your fever.

Antibiotics won’t make you well faster, but they can shorten the time you’re contagious and prevent a rare but potentially deadly complication known as rheumatic fever, which can cause permanent damage to the heart and result in heart failure.

Mono can sometimes mimic the symptoms of strep throat, so see your doctor to get a confirmed diagnosis.