A sore throat or throat pain is a common physical symptom usually caused by acute pharyngitis , or throat inflammation, though it also occurs in a number of other situations, such as post trauma and in diphtheria . It can cause mild to extreme pain.
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Hi I been dealing with a Sore throat for a week now. I haven't been eating or sleeping plus it is hard for me to talk. I was given a Steroid Injection, Penicillin Injection, and An antibiotic to take at home. I have 6...
I have had a lump in front of my right ear on my jawbone for 3 days. It's the size of a nickel. It is hard, slightly move-able, and slightly painful. I had a tiny sore throat last week but otherwise I'm healthy. I...
Accidentally inhaled a mixture of organic compounds. Now sore throat, dizziness, loss of sensitivity
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I work in a lab and have accidentally inhaled a mixture of organic compounds (phenol and chloroform among them) for less that a minute. However, i noticed the effects quickly: sore throat, dizziness, loss of...
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I've had sinus surgery,( removed polyps and straightened septum) & in office ballon. My breathing is great .. No congestion...did allergy test and found allergic to cats.. ( we have 4) my complaints are titinitus,...
I was bitten 3 weeks ago, whilst sleeping in two places on my arm. Both bites look totally different. One looks like a bcg injection scar and the other is again like the bcg scar size but has redness around it the size of a plumb. I went into a...
I have this bad taste in my mouth, and these strange bumps in the back of my throat im scared
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Our new born kid is 45 days old. I have some questions regarding her:
- She is sleeping most of the time and whenever she is awake, she keeps cooing and moaning. Is this a normal phenomenon? I read somewhere...
I have had a post nasal drip on the right side and I am also producing excess saliva. Could they be related?
blood on pillowI woke up this morning with a quarter sized blood stain on my pillow. I am unsure but it looks like it may have come from my mouth. I have been feeling congested in my upper chest and I have a sore throat. My doctor is not...
my pharmasist reccomended giving my 4 week old canesten cream to ingest for her thrush should I?
she has had it for 2 weeks now I have tried nystain or what ever and g violet crap, I had strep B while pregnant and...
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My father has been restoring a car for the last 4 years, stripping paint and using chemicals to clean the engine. He sometimes has the car running with the garage door closed. He has been getting a headache and sore throat lately. He also is getting the flu more often. The doctor says his RBC count is low. any thoughts on a diagnosis.
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I have had a sore back for several days now. On Sunday i noticed red spots. What does this mean? The spots are not sore and do not itch . I do have the constent feeling of being sick but never actually get sick.
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I am suffering from sore throat since almost 8 month itis not continious it comes and goes. with white and brown phelgm. ear itches and some time pain . allergic to dust and smoke . any refrigerated item i have iam in trouble. drinking lot warm water ,orange juice and lime juice. please do reply to eradicate the problem. majeed
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Hi I am 15 years old and I have something in the back of my throat . It s not a sore . It s Looks like a ocher and it has white stuff in it . What could it be
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hi my name is AAAAAAA ive been coughing none stop for the past 3 days my throat itches, i feel like i cant breathe, my head and chest hurt. it could just be allergies but its never been this bad before. is there anything i can take to get better soon that is pregnant friendly (im not sure if im pregnant yet)?
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Hi doctor, 3 and 1/2 month ago I went to ICTC centre, after 2 weeks(from 17th july,2012) I expererienced frequent head aches for 2 weeks, frequent mild fever still continue, sore throat for 3 days, heart burn for 2 days. I got tested on 16th october for hiv antibody in TRIDOT method, result came negative, Am I safe from infection? Please clarify...
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Dear Sir, Last year I worked in Philippines, I was given an apartment to stay after hours. When I was there I had afeeling thet the wall paint (I suspected) is taking my breath away, and giving me sore throat . After I finished my work there and came back home this feeling disappeared. Recently our house had a repair work, the walls wer painted...
i was in a rugby tournament today and got tackled and landed with my chest onto the ball, i played through it the hole day but when i walk and move around it is really sore, when i sit down it doesnt really hurt at all, and ive noticed im having a increase in the amount i cough and i have developed a sore (dry) throat. What could this be?
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i cant concentrate and my mind is always focused on cleaning i have to cleanroomhandsclothes etc again and again though it is cleanwhat is this am i getting physoco i am 21 female.and currently i am reading nursing .i have this problem since 2/3 years ago..i am loosing my concentration i can t focus on any thing properly.my focus is only in the...
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i ve had sex several times, but every single time i do, everything below my waist is absolutely sore! is there something wrong with me? it stays sore for about a week. to give a little more detail which is quite embarrassing, the sex isn t rough or anything, and my partner is very gentle.
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