Woke up this morning with a very bad sore throat & chills, could this be the start of the flu??
I have been exposed to a couple of people who were getting over the flu, but took extra precaution while around them. This morning i woke up with a very bad sore throat which was also very painful when i swallowed & also have chills. For a couple of days it has seemed like i have had a lump in my throat which i couldnt cough up or swallow. I havent had any drainage or cough yet though. I dont wanna go straight to the dr if its just a cold or something. Does anyone know what this may be? or has anyone had these symptoms & end up with the flu? Thanks!
What disease causes fever, swollen gums, headache, sore throat.?
you might have viral pharyngitis its a cold like virus that causes sore throat fever and may cause headaches it also causes tender swolen lymph nodes wich is likely why your gums are swollen here is how to treat it do not use anti biotics it will increase its immunity gargle up some warm salt water one half teaspoon of salt in a glass whit warm water its important that you only take one lozenge if it ever gets really bad but only one lozenge this viral infection is not deadly though but its contagious via spit and more if the swollen gums and neck gets worse consult your dr and get some prednisone to get the swollen neck down a bit do not consult a dr unless it lasts longer then 7 to 10 days dont kiss anything or anything that involves mouth contact and dont touch any hands or they may catch it
How do you get rid of a sore throat?
Sore throats usually last between 1 to 3 days. You can't get rid of the swollen red throat tissues permanently, but you can make it feel better now and then until it is gone.A lot of things that seem to make your throat feel better short term (e.g. hot chocolate, soup, tea, orange juice, popsicle, etc...) actually end up making the pain worse in the long run because they are irritating the tissues, you just can't tell while it is feeling better for a bit.For instance, a long time ago a doctor told me to gargle with water and a tiny bit of hydrogen peroxide in it, assuming it would kill the virus/bacteria and thus lead to a better feeling throat. It does kill stuff, which probably makes the sore throat not last as long, but it doesn't help much with the pain.So, the #1 suggestion is usually gargling several times with water (slightly warmer than room temperature) with a tiny bit of salt in it (just like the dentist tells you to do for inflamed gums) and that is also supposed to sooth the throat tissues. (Not sure how long this lasts pain wise, but you can do this as often as necessary.)The science behind why salt water is supposed to work:When a part of the body is hurt, chemicals are released to dilate the smallest blood vessels in that area. This widening of the vessels functions to increase blood flow which also allows fluid containing infection-fighting cells to leak into the hurt area (we know this as swelling).Salt water rinses reduce swelling through osmosis. As the salt water rinse bathes the swollen tissue there is a much higher concentration of salt than that contained within the tissue itself, it’s time for osmosis to do what it does best (restore balance).Osmosis functions to equalize the concentration of salt on both sides of the tissue cell membrane. Since salt molecules are too large to pass through the permeable membrane, it has no choice but to allow some of the excess fluid to leak out. Less fluid inside the tissue means less pressure. Less pressure means less pain.Other usual things like anti-inflammatory meds (Advil, Aleve etc...) and vitamin C might help the sore throat not last as long, but they won't make it feel better immediately. And of course the more water you drink and the more sleep you get the less you will suffer overall with the sore throat and the nose/chest problems that usually follow it.
Whats the difference between a strep throat and a sore throat?
A strep throat is caused by the bacteria streptococcus ( which normally causes tonsillitis) - and it certainly makes your throat sore. Most sore throats are caused by viral infections. If you have a strep throat usually you can see spots of white pus on the back of the throat (lovely hey?). You will generally have larger swollen glands (lymph nodes than with a viral infection). One viral infection which looks and feels most like strep throat is infectious mono (glandular fever/ebstien barr virus) but the pus is more like a thick coating than spots. Hope you feel better soon. Try some gargling but if you have the white stuff there best get off to see your doctor.
Sore throat feels like im going to vomit?
You probably have strep if your throat is deep red with white patches, you have a fever that started suddenly and the lymph nodes in your neck are painfully enlarged. If the infection isn't causing major discomfort and doesn't seem to be serious, wait for your doctor to confirm strep throat by taking a throat culture. But antibiotics won't help and may harm if a virus is the culprit. That's likely if you have other cold or flu symptoms such as a stuffy or runny nose or sneezing. While viral infections generally resolve on their own, see your doctor if the soreness lasts more than three days. If you experience extreme fatigue, difficulty opening your mouth or severe difficulty swallowing, seek help immediately; you may have an abscess. And good luck.
Can you have strep throat without any throat pain?
You can even have a viral infection that can give you those white patches, the difference will be that with a Strep throat ( caused by bacteria) the symptoms are worse, only a throat culture can tell you if you have Strep, and if positive the treatment is antibiotics.
How can I treat a swollen throat after vomiting?
I suffer from acid reflux and find that two things help. Stay sitting up for an hour after vomiting to encourage downward movement of stomach contents. Sip plenty of cool water and then before you ie down suck on a couple of ant acid tablets such as Rennie or Bisodol. Let the residue remain and do not wash it down. If the vomit went up the back of your nose or is higher up, a steamy shower first is good and blowing your nose, thought the last part needs to be done in the shower over a few minutes as it gets worse before it gets better. Keeping very well hydrated is always important and nothing replaces plain water.