Sore throat

Introduction Sore throat can be manifested in pain, roughness and tingling in the throat (throat), which is often caused by mild infection or local irritation. Sore throat is a mild condition that, if left untreated, will mostly disappear within a day or two.

Cause

Systemic viral infection. Patients with systemic viral infections need to rest in bed and take aspirin or aspirin substitutes to relieve discomfort and lower body temperature. If you have not seen improvement in 48 hours, please go to the hospital.

Mumps. Mumps is a virus that infects the salivary glands, and the virus may also infect other glands at the same time. People who have never had this disease should pay special attention. It is recommended that patients with this disease rest in bed and take aspirin or aspirin instead of discomfort. If the testicles are sore or swollen, it may be that the testicles are also inflamed. In this case, anti-inflammatory drugs may be needed.

Pharyngitis or tonsillitis. Both are caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Take aspirin or aspirin substitutes to relieve symptoms and avoid swallowing and drinking. If the symptoms persist for more than 48 hours, you must go to the hospital for treatment. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics. For some people with spontaneous tonsillitis and some other symptoms, the doctor may recommend removal of the tonsils. cold. A cold is a viral infection of the nasal passages that can cause sore throat.

Throatitis. Sore throat can cause sore throat. It is best not to smoke and drink alcohol, to drink fluid as much as possible, to avoid irritation of the throat, to take aspirin or aspirin substitutes can relieve discomfort, such as no improvement within 48 hours, please go to the hospital.

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Further diagnosis of sore throat.

1. The body temperature of 38 ° C or above has two or more of the following symptoms: headache, cough, body aches. Systemic viral infections such as influenza are most likely. Dispose of yourself: rest in bed and take aspirin or aspirin substitutes to relieve discomfort. If there is no improvement within 48 hours, you should go to the doctor.

2. The neck is swollen or tender.

(1) The site of swelling and tenderness is located between the jaw and the ear. There may be mumps and you should consult a doctor. Treatment: Your doctor will advise you to rest in bed and take aspirin to relieve discomfort. If the testicles are inflamed, the doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs.

(2) There is no swelling or tenderness between the jaw and the ear. There may be pharyngitis or tonsillitis, both caused by a virus or bacterial infection. Dispose of yourself: take aspirin to relieve symptoms and avoid smoking and drinking. If symptoms persist for more than 48 hours, you must go to the doctor.

3. Nasal congestion, fluid mucus, and/or sneezing. A cold is a viral infection of the nasal passages that can cause sore throat. Treatment: Take measures to treat colds.

4. Have smoked or drank a lot, or stayed in a smoky environment. Sore throat can cause sore throat. Dispose of yourself: Do not smoke or drink alcohol, avoid irritating the throat.

5. The voice is hoarse or aloud. Laryngitis (including inflammation and swelling of the vocal cords) can cause hoarseness, hoarseness, or a loss of sound. This inflammation is mostly mild and can be easily resolved at home. However, persistent or recurrent hoarseness or aphasia may imply a more serious cause, so do not hesitate to seek treatment immediately.

Differential diagnosis

Differential diagnosis

1. Pharyngeal burning pain: viral pharyngitis acute onset is acute, first in the pharynx and oral mucosa, tonsils and mouth, etc., the tip of the herpes, round or oval, isolated or clustered together, quickly ruptured Formed shallow ulcers, the surface is covered with a pale yellow pseudomembrane, the surrounding mucosa is bright red, accompanied by chills, fever, pharyngeal burning pain.

2. Sore throat: The throat is the general name of the throat and the throat. The pain is mainly caused by inflammation, such as acute and chronic pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis. Sore throat is the most common symptom of pharyngitis, as well as discomfort such as itchy throat, dry throat, and foreign body pharynx.

3. Sore throat: Sore throat is a common symptom of the pharynx, mainly caused by pharyngeal disease, but also the performance of the adjacent organs of the pharynx or systemic diseases in the pharynx.

diagnosis

Further diagnosis of sore throat.

1. Body temperature is 38 ° C or above. Suffering from two or more of the following symptoms: headache, cough, body aches. Systemic viral infections such as influenza are most likely. Dispose of yourself: rest in bed and take aspirin or aspirin substitutes to relieve discomfort. If there is no improvement within 48 hours, you should go to the doctor.

2. The neck is swollen or tender.

(1) The site of swelling and tenderness is located between the jaw and the ear. There may be mumps and you should consult a doctor. Treatment: Your doctor will advise you to rest in bed and take aspirin to relieve discomfort. If the testicles are inflamed, the doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs.

(2) There is no swelling or tenderness between the jaw and the ear. There may be pharyngitis or tonsillitis, both caused by a virus or bacterial infection. Dispose of yourself: take aspirin to relieve symptoms and avoid smoking and drinking. If symptoms persist for more than 48 hours, you must go to the doctor.

3. Nasal congestion, fluid mucus, and/or sneezing. A cold is a viral infection of the nasal passages that can cause sore throat. Treatment: Take measures to treat colds.

4. Have smoked or drank a lot, or stayed in a smoky environment. Sore throat can cause sore throat. Dispose of yourself: Do not smoke or drink alcohol, avoid irritating the throat.

5. The voice is hoarse or aloud.

Laryngitis (including inflammation and swelling of the vocal cords) can cause hoarseness, hoarseness, or a loss of sound. This inflammation is mostly mild and can be easily resolved at home. However, persistent or recurrent hoarseness or aphasia may imply a more serious cause, so do not hesitate to seek treatment immediately.

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