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Sore Throat, Hurts On Swallowing, Swollen Neck, Back Pain, Pink Spots On Tongue. Cause?

I have been having a sore throat for four days now its gotten worse it hurts to swallow its not like a normal sore throat it feels like its swollen or inflamed and my lymphnodes on the outside ate sore really sore and swollen my neck and back is achey and I have dark pink spots at the back of my tongue . I don t know what it could be. I got my tonsils and adnoides removed when I was seven.
Mon, 4 Nov 2013
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Sore throat can be related to a viral or bacterial infection. Viral infection is more common than bacterial infection.

In your case where the pain is still severe after 4 days and becoming worse, it is possible that you have bacterial not viral pharyngitis.

This means that antibiotics may be necessary. In addition to the antibiotics , there are gargles and sprays available that will help decrease the pain that you are experiencing.

Examples include bethadine, chloroseptic, benzydamine, diflam.

I hope this helps
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Sore Throat, Hurts On Swallowing, Swollen Neck, Back Pain, Pink Spots On Tongue. Cause?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Sore throat can be related to a viral or bacterial infection. Viral infection is more common than bacterial infection. In your case where the pain is still severe after 4 days and becoming worse, it is possible that you have bacterial not viral pharyngitis. This means that antibiotics may be necessary. In addition to the antibiotics , there are gargles and sprays available that will help decrease the pain that you are experiencing. Examples include bethadine, chloroseptic, benzydamine, diflam. I hope this helps