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Is Sore Throat a Serious Condition

Most of the time, a sore throat isn't a serious medical issue. Most sore throats go away within a few days. You should contact a healthcare provider if your sore throat lasts longer than a few days or if you have a sore throat and the following issues:<br>Click here for further details:<br>https://www.sriramakrishnahospital.com/is-sore-throat-a-serious-complication/

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Is Sore Throat a Serious Condition

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  1. Is Sore Throat a Serious Condition? Lets Check it out Here www.sriramakrishnahospital.com +91 7970 108 108

  2. Warning Signs That Might Indicate a Sore Throat Severe discomfort in the throat Pain that intensifies with swallowing or talking Trouble while swallowing Glands in the neck or jaw area that are inflamed

  3. How is a Sore Throat Caused? Between the tonsils and the voice box (pharynx), a pharynx’s swollen area causes pharyngitis (larynx). Colds, flu, coxsackievirus, or mono are the most common causes of a sore throat (mononucleosis). Click Here Allergies Dry mouth: Irritants:

  4. When Should you Visit a Specialist in case you have a Sore Throat: For the vast majority of people, at-home sore throat treatment is enough to alleviate symptoms. To be on the safe side, you should go to the doctor as soon as you notice any of the following: a persistent sore throat, a fever of more than 101 degrees, difficulties sleeping due to swelling of the tonsils/adenoids, or any sort of red rash. Throat swab Strep throat is caused by streptococcal bacteria, which can be detected with an easy-to-use test. Doctors use swabs to collect samples of secretions from the back of the throat, which are then sent for testing at a laboratory to detect infection in the throat. Within a few minutes, many clinics have labs that can provide quick antigen test results. A throat culture can also be sent to a lab that delivers results within 24 to 48 hours.

  5. Examining the neck and, more than likely, the ears and the nasal passages using a lit instrument Use a stethoscope to listen to your or your child’s breathing. Diagnostic Tests Involved in Identifying Sore Throat Strep bacteria can be detected fast with rapid antigen assays, although they are not as accurate. If the antigen test comes back negative, the doctor may send a throat culture to a lab for strep throat testing.

  6. How to Get Rid of a Sore Throat? It is common for doctors and pediatricians to give antibiotics for sore throats caused by bacterial infections. Even if you or your kid are no longer experiencing any symptoms, you specified course of antibiotics. The infection may get worse or spread to other places of the body if you don’t take all of the prescribed treatment. sore throat the must take

  7. Thank You Contact Us: www.sriramakrishnahospital.com +91 7970 108 108 No: 395, Sarojini Naidu Road, Sidhapudur, Coimbatore - 641044.

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