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37 possible causes of 'Sore throat'
Click to view article 1. Sore throat
A sore throat is discomfort, pain, or scratchiness in the throat. A sore throat often makes it painful to swa...

Symptoms:

  • Scratching throat
  • Difficulty swallowing food
  • Swelling of throat
  • Pain on swallowing
  • Sore throat
Click to view article 2. Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, which is in the back of the throat, between the tonsils and the v...

Symptoms:

  • Fever
  • Throat irritation
  • Headache
  • Postnasal drip
  • Sore throat
Click to view article 3. Common cold
The common cold generally involves a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. You may also have a sore thr...

Symptoms:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Aversion to food or drink
  • Dizziness
  • Muscle pain
  • Sore throat
Click to view article 4. Strep throat
Strep throat is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It is the most common bacterial infection of the th...

Symptoms:

  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Sore throat
Click to view article 5. Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is inflammation(swelling) of the tonsils.The tonsils are lymph nodes in the back of the mouth and...

Symptoms:

  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Speech articulation problems
  • Loss of appetite
  • Sore throat
Click to view article 6. The flu
The flu is a contagious infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus.In temperate c...

Symptoms:

  • High-pitched breath sounds
  • Tender lymph node
  • Diaphoresis
  • Loss of appetite
  • Sore throat
Click to view article 7. Sinusitis
Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinuses that occurs with a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection.Acut...

Symptoms:

  • Jaw pain
  • Earache
  • Feels hot to touch
  • Bad breath
  • Sore throat
Click to view article 8. Mononucleosis
Mononucleosis is a viral infection causing fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands, especially in the ne...

Symptoms:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Joint pain
  • Nausea
  • Moist skin
  • Sore throat
9. H1N1 (swine) influenza
Swine influenza is flu virus usually found in pigs. The virus occasionally changes(mutates) and becomes infec...

Symptoms:

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Sore throat
10. Acute Bronchitis
Detailed information on acute bronchitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Symptoms:

  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Feels hot to touch
  • Blood tinged sputum
  • Chest pain
  • Sore throat
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