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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Throat Discomfort

Health Encyclopedia: Pharyngitis Viral

Symptoms
  • Sore throat
  • Discomfort with swallowing
  • Fever
  • Tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck
  • Joint pain or muscle aches

Signs and tests

Usually a diagnosis is made by examining the throat. A throat swab culture will be negative for bacterial causes of sore throat (such as group A streptococcus).


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Health Guide

Sore throat
A sore throat is discomfort, pain, or scratchiness in the throat. A sore throat often makes it painful to swallow. Alternative Names Throat - sore;Pain - throat ... Read more »
Adenoid removal
...have a stuffy nose, nasal drainage, and a sore throat. Soft foods and cool drinks may help relieve throat discomfort. Read more »
TMJ Symptoms
...Balance problems, vertigo, dizziness Throat Problems: Swallowing difficulties Tightness of throat Sore throat with no infection Voice fluctuations Laryngitis Tongue Pain Neck and... Read more »
Pharyngitis: viral
...acetaminophen, that control fever. Excessive use of anti-inflammatory lozenges or sprays may actually make sore throat worse. It is important to avoid using antibiotics when a sore throat is due... Read more »
Colds and the Flu: Diagnosis
...early and severe; can last 2 - 3 weeksStuffy noseNearly alwaysSometimesSneezingVery commonSometimesSore throatCommonSometimesChest discomfort and coughMild to moderate, hacking coughCommon, can be... Read more »

Medications

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...Effects Stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, headache, sore throat, stuffy nose, or unpleasant taste... Read more »

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...Pronounced: (za-FEER-lew-kast) Side Effects Headache, sore throat, trouble sleeping, malaise,... Read more »

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...Effects Stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, headache, sore throat, stuffy nose, or unpleasant taste... Read more »

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...Side Effects See also Warning section. Headache or sore throat may occur. If either of these... Read more »

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...loss of appetite, mouth sores, black hairy tongue, sore throat, dizziness, headache, or rectal... Read more »

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