what does it mean when your throat is sore to the touch?
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Swollen lymph nodes The lymph nodes closest to the throat are on either side of the neck. These nodes can cause a feeling of soreness when they become swollen or inflamed. Many illnesses and infections lead to swollen lymph nodes. Sometimes only one node in the area is sore, which can cause a sore throat on one side.
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A rash may develop. The rash usually appears a few days after the sore throat. It looks like tiny raised pink dots with a rough feeling like sandpaper. You may also have headache, body aches, and a fever.
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Sore throat symptoms are typically caused by inflammation due to a virus like the common cold. However, about 15 percent of sore throats are caused by bacteria called streptococcus, or strep. Strep throat requires treatment with an antibiotic, while viral causes of sore throat do not.
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A sore throat is often a symptom of: colds or flu – you may also have a blocked or runny nose, a cough, a high temperature (fever), a headache and general aches. laryngitis (inflammation of the voice box) – you may also have a hoarse voice, a dry cough and a constant need to clear your throat.
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Any pain in or around the neck can give rise to extremely tense laryngeal (throat) muscles. This is often experienced as a 'lump' sensation, tightness or constriction. Rare causes include chronic laryngitis, enlarged tonsils or muscle spasm in the oesophagus.
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Strep Throat Symptoms. Sore throat symptoms are typically caused by inflammation due to a virus like the common cold. However, about 15 percent of sore throats are caused by bacteria called streptococcus, or strep. Strep throat requires treatment with an antibiotic, while viral causes of sore throat do not.
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Often, globus pharyngeus is due to minor inflammation in the throat or at the back of the mouth. The throat muscles and mucous membranes can feel strained when the throat is dry, causing feelings that something is stuck in the throat. Medications and some medical conditions may cause dry throat.
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What is pharyngitis? Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, which is in the back of the throat. It's most often referred to simply as “sore throat.” Pharyngitis can also cause scratchiness in the throat and difficulty swallowing.
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Viruses that cause the common cold and the flu also cause most sore throats. Less often, bacterial infections cause sore throats.
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The most common causes of sore throats are viruses. Viral sore throats are often accompanied by other cold symptoms that may include a runny nose, cough, red or watery eyes, and sneezing. Other causes of sore throat include smoking, pollution or irritants in the air, allergies, and dry air.
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Roof of mouth is yellow with a sore throat Oral thrush can sometimes spread to the esophagus and lead to esophageal thrush, which causes a sore throat. Pharyngitis is a bacterial or viral infection marked by a sore, scratchy throat. Strep throat is bacterial infection that causes a sore throat.
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In many cases, a doctor can find no apparent cause of the sensation. Often, globus pharyngeus is due to minor inflammation in the throat or at the back of the mouth. The throat muscles and mucous membranes can feel strained when the throat is dry, causing feelings that something is stuck in the throat.
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In most cases, your sore throat will improve with at-home treatment. However, it's time to see your doctor if a severe sore throat and a fever over 101 degrees lasts longer than one to two days; you have difficulty sleeping because your throat is blocked by swollen tonsils or adenoids; or a red rash appears.
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Pharyngeal Abrasion. You (or your child) has an abrasion (scratch) of the back of the throat (pharynx). This can be caused by swallowing a sharp piece of food (such as a bone, snack chip, or bread crust) or other sharp or abrasive object. For a day or so, it may continue to feel like something is stuck in the throat.
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The sore throat may be mild, but it is often very sore, red, and swollen, similar to that of tonsilitis. If a person has severe tonsillitis that lasts longer than usual, this may be glandular fever. Swallowing is often painful.
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A sore throat and neck pain can both occur as a result of mild illnesses, such as a cold, the flu, or strep throat. In most cases, a person with this combination of symptoms does not need to seek immediate treatment. The symptoms should resolve within a few days to a week.