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Sore throat refers to the inflammation of the pharynx or back of the throat. It occurs frequently when a person has a cold or an attack of influenza. 10% of sore throat may be due to strep throat infection. Strep throat is an infection of the pharynx, caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, whereas sore throat may be a viral or a bacterial infection. Strep throat is common among children and teenagers, between the ages of 5 to 15. Inflammatory disorders of the pharynx most commonly present as throat or neck pain. Dysphagia, odynophagia, and airway obstruction are other frequent complaints. The pharynx is a dynamic conduit for inspired air and ingested matter, responsible for diverting each into the trachea or esophagus, respectively. This process may be impaired by anything which obstructs or restricts the mobility of the pharynx. The following outline is directed toward a systematic approach to the evaluation of the patient with sore throat, odynophagia or dysphagia. !!Hector rulez!!
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You have sore throat and inflammed gums and ulcers on your tongue?
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Is strep throat another name for tonsillitis?
It is actually the throat, but your tonsils get inflammed so nothing else can effect your throat.
What can cause nasal sinus throat and neck imflammation and irritation but with no mucous?
Different types of colds can cause the throat, nasal, and neck to become inflammed. Also during the night, it conjestion has occured, as snot runs down the throat, in the morning neck inflammation can be very prevelent, but no sign of mucous may be there.
Why does liquid Colace cause throat irritation?
Why does colace cause sore throat
Can human waste cause strep throat?
No. Human waste does not cause strep throat.
Does cancer in your throat feel like a really bad sore throat?
There are many conditions that can cause a severe sore throat including strep throat. Cancer of the throat can cause the throat to feel sore. When you have a persistent sore throat consult a physician.
Does a bacteria cause strep throat?
Yes, bacteria called streptococcus is the cause of strep throat.
Can the beach cause strep throat?
No the beach cannot cause strep throat. This cause of this is streptococcus pneumoniae in most cases, which is a bacteria.
Can a urinary tract infection also cause a sore throat?
No, a UTI will not cause a sore throat. Strep throat, however, can cause urinary changes if complications occur, and gonorrhea can cause both urinary symptoms and sore throat. Contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Can hypothyroidsm cause sore throat?
No, but hypERthyroidism can cause a sore throat.
Does fart cause strep throat?
No.
Can mold cause strept throat?
No.
