why does my throat hurt?
87400
Are you having sinus/allergy symptoms? The drip down the back of your throat can make it hurt.
1161279
It may be, but a few things may need to be ruled out first.  GERD can cause chest pain and is caused by diet (fried foods, acidic foods like spaghetti sauce and pizza), smoking, drinking pop, obesity and inactivity.  Does your throat get hoarse?  Does eating make the pain better or worse?  Also, if this hasn't been done already you may want to get a test for H. Pylori, a bacteria that causes ulcers.
996123
what concerns me is the "lump" that you feel in your throat, it could be obstructing your upper airway, so you try to breathe in harder -- and your chest feels tight because of too much negative force exerted when inhaling. \n\nwhen you talk, does it sound "muffled"? have you had any fever recently? that "lump" you feel in your throat, does it hurt?\nthis kind of symptom sounds like something that we would see on a 3-year-old child with epiglottis -- but since you're already using the internet, im guessing that you're already an adult or a teenager, (which epiglottitis is not common among). you should definitely have that checked out. speak to your physician, and let him/her know about your breathing problems as well. he/she should be able to recommend some tests done to you.
597862
Probably not a tumor but get it checked. Have you been checked for mono or strep throat? They both hurt when you swallow.
105369
Anything causing inflammation to the throat, or more specifically the pharynx, might cause that symptom. Many can cause this inflammation i.e. viral / bacterial infection. It's possibly "pharyngitis". \n\nIf it's viral, it's treated symptomatically.. u can take cough supressants, take some antiinflammatory (such as ibuprofen), sometimes antiseptic gargles can help. If it's bacterial, u need antibiotics.\n\nBut if u have fever u should see a doctor.
1168142
It is called a uvula. I think laryngitis can cause it to inflame, so can tonsilitis. You may need to take antibiotics to cure that
176035
Schduele a appointment with the doctor they'll check it out..The signs are usually scratchy sore throat..and the effects can happen anytime.. i had it once.. but i got it from the schools water foutain..it was not fun i had to stay home from school...but the staying home part was fun =)
645703
Gargle with warm salt water, drink plenty of warm fluids, and suck on throat lozenges.  If your sore throat is due to a virus, there's not much you can do about it, your body has to fight it on its own.  If it's bacterial, (such as strep throat) then you may need an antibiotic.  So if you have this sore throat for more than 3 days without any improvement (ie. the pain is worse or the intensity of the pain has not changed), then you should see your doctor.
31658
Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by a bacteria called streptococcus.  While treating this infection with an antibiotic will speed the recovery from this infection, it is not necessary.  A relatively healthy person's immunce system can fight off this infection.
918519
it is very common to get a funny dry feeling in your throat,however please talk to your doctor and have that checked just to be on the safe side.
114555
Maybe the stuff you were inhaling from the turtle tank gave you a sinus infection which is where the headache would come from - do you feel it on your temples, and pressure behind your eyes, nose, and bridge of nose?  The sore throat could also be from irritannts from the tank, or just part of the sinus infection... it sounds like you just have a regular cold though, and the turtle tank was just a coinincidents.  If it persists go to the doctor.  In the meantime just take it easy and drink lots of water.
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Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the tissues in the back of the throat and the tonsils. The tissues become irritated and inflamed, causing a sudden, severe sore throat.\n\nStrep throat is caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria. There are many different strains of strep bacteria, some of which cause more serious illness than others. The type of strep that most commonly infects the throat is called group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABS). Other types that can sometimes infect the throat are groups C and G strep bacteria.
601011
It could be.  Could be from overuse, too.  You could also have an independent reason for the sore throat, such as strep throat or a viral infection.
222054
Sore throat caused by the streptococcus bacterium causes large, obvious sores on the tonsils and usually a fever. If you do not have a fever, you likely have a virus or a bacterium that does not need antibiotics to go away.
1127062
It sounds like the same thing I am dealing with, I have had laryngitis 3 times in the last 6 weeks and my throat feels raw.\nI have been  to the doc and am on my second week of antibiotics and yesterday even got a shot.\nI was told to call back at end of week and if I still cannot talk, next step is ear nose throat specialist, where they will put a scope down my throat to check my vocal chords. I am hoping I feel better before that.\nHave you been checked for mono? That was another possibility.\nFeel better.
326800
Since your throat only hurts on and off it is probably due to draining of the sinuses.  You can gargle with salt water to help the soreness.  For the congestion, I would suggest you go and take a nice hot shower, and let it spray on the base of your head, that should help at least temporarily.  You didn't say what the antibiotic is, but it's probably some sort of penicillin.  If you take it, just make sure you drink plenty of water with it, and watch for signs of allergic reaction.\nAlso, a decongestant/antihistamine should help also.\nGood Luck.
389346
You are most likely getting the sore throat from nasal drainage.  Do you have allergies?  Maybe there is a time in the month that the allergens are more prone to.  Which can just be causing slight sinus issues.  The mucus in your nose is draining by going down the back of your throat.  This is a major irritant for it.  Try some sinus medicine or talk to your doctor to see if they can do an allergy test if you havent figured out what you are allergic to.