Sore throat

Sore throat: Introduction

Sore throat: Discomfort in the throat or with swallowing. See free access online books about Sore throat below. See detailed information below for a list of 493 causes of Sore throat, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Sore throat:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Sore throat. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

• Fever
• Infection
  • Viral infection
  • Throat infection
  • Bacterial infection
  • Strep throat
  • Mononucleosis
  • Respiratory infection
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Infectious mononucleosis
  • Herpes simplex
  • Coughing
  • Postnasal drip
  • Pharyngitis
  • Viral pharyngitis (type of Pharyngitis)
  • Allergic pharyngitis (see Pharyngitis)
  • Laryngitis
  • Croup
  • Mononucleosis
  • Tonsillitis
  • Peritonsillar abscess
  • Sinusitis
  • Dental infection
  • Glossitis
  • Gingivitis
  • Trench mouth
  • Hand foot and mouth disease
  • Gonococcus - i.e. gonorrhea of the throat such as from oral sex.
  • Diphtheria
  • Ludwig's angina
• more causes...»

See full list of 493 causes of Sore throat

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Causes of Types of Sore throat:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Sore throat:

• Red throat (30 causes)
• Strep throat (2 causes)
• Severe sore throat (14 causes)
• Throat pain (66 causes)
• Throat infection (2 causes)
• more types...»

Review causes of types of Sore throat in more specific categories:

• Sore throat in children (47 causes)
• more types...»

Review causes of more specific types of Sore throat:

• Severe Sore throat (14 causes)
• more types...»

See full list of 15 types for Sore throat

Sore throat: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Sore throat, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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• Sore throat: Symptom Checker

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• Sore throat and Throat symptoms (231 causes)
• Sore throat and Nerve symptoms (227 causes)
• Sore throat and Pain (227 causes)
• Sore throat and Sensations (226 causes)
• Sore throat and Head symptoms (195 causes)
• Sore throat and Respiratory symptoms (183 causes)
• Sore throat and Face symptoms (151 causes)
• Sore throat and Digestive symptoms (146 causes)
• Sore throat and Fever (140 causes)
• Sore throat and Lung symptoms (131 causes)
• Sore throat and Temperature symptoms (129 causes)
• Sore throat and Cough (126 causes)
• Sore throat and Headache (115 causes)
• Sore throat and Skin symptoms (115 causes)
• Sore throat and Breath symptoms (110 causes)
• Sore throat and Fatigue (108 causes)
• more...»

See full list of 3194 Symptom Checker combinations related to Sore throat

Sore throat: Marketplace Products, Discounts & Offers

Products, offers and promotion categories available related to Sore throat:

• Asthma
• Allergies
• Flu (influenza)
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Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Common symptoms (7552 causes)
• Pain (5505 causes)
• Throat symptoms (2320 causes)
• Sensations (5742 causes)
• Nerve symptoms (6069 causes)
• more symptoms...»

Causes of Similar Symptoms to Sore throat

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Sore throat:

• Fever (1733 causes)
• Swallowing difficulty (604 causes)
• Esophagus symptoms (505 causes)
• Esophageal bleeding
• Sore tongue (86 causes)
• Oral pain (127 causes)
• Mouth pain (126 causes)
• Mouth symptoms (2823 causes)
• Throat symptoms (2320 causes)
• Mouth ulcers (222 causes)
• Throat ulcers (24 causes)
• Reflux
• Heartburn (147 causes)
• Itchy throat
• Voice changes (97 causes)
• Voice symptoms (499 causes)
• Runny nose (771 causes)
• more symptoms...»

Diagnostic Guides for Sore throat

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Sore throat from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Sore throat. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Sore throat

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Sore throat: Self Assessment Tools

• Exercise -- Self Assessment Tools
• Smoking -- Self Assessment Tools
• Chronic Lung Disorders -- Self Assessment Tools
• more tools...»

Sore throat: Medical Mistakes

• Asthma -- Health Mistakes
• Allergies -- Health Mistakes
• more mistakes...»

Sore throat: Undiagnosed Conditions

Conditions that are commonly undiagnosed in related areas may include:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Hospitals & Clinics: Sore throat

Research extensive quality ratings and patient safety measures for hospitals, clinics and medical facilities in health specialties related to Sore throat:

• Lung Health (Pulmonology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• more quality ratings...»

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Sore throat: Research Related Doctors & Specialists

• Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists:
  • Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Child Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)
  • Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)
  • Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
• Lung Health Specialists (Pulmonologist):
  • Pulmonology (Lung Health Specialists)
  • Pediatric Pulmonology (Child Lung Health)
• more specialists...»

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Misdiagnosis and Sore throat

Sinusitis is overdiagnosed: There is a tendency to give a diagnosis of sinusitis, when the condition is really a harmless complication of another infection, such as a common cold....read more »

Whooping cough often undiagnosed: Although most children in the Western world have been immunized against whooping cough (also called "pertussis"), this...read more »

Chronic lung diseases hard to diagnose: Some of the chronic lung diseases are difficult to diagnose. Even the well-knowns conditions such as asthma or lung cancer often...read more »

Rash of Dengue can be misdiagnosed: Dengue fever also known as 'breakbone fever' is a mosquito borne viral infection. The most common clinical...read more »

Painful throat- look for infectious mononucleosis: Infectious mononucleosis must be considered in 15- 25 year old patients presenting with a painful throat....read more »

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Sore throat: Related Rare Diseases

Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

Home Diagnostic Testing and Sore throat

Home medical tests possibly related to Sore throat:

• Lung & Respiratory Health Tests:
  • Asthma-Related Home Test Kits
  • Home Lung Function Test Kits
• Cold & Flu: Home Testing:
  • Home Fever Tests
  • Home Ear Infection Test Kits
  • Home Flu Tests
  • Home Strep A Tests
• more tests...»

Stories from Users for Sore throat

Real-life user stories relating to Sore throat:

• I Need Help NOW (Throat)
• Ill after going to gym - Sore throat and fever.
• Three Years Of Sore Throat, Fatigue, Dizziness, Burning Feet, Etc.
• Chronic cough - Throat irritation
• constant weakness, tightness in throat.
• sore throat over a year now-HELP!!!!!
• Sore throat,gums,tongue
• Recurring earache and sore throat
• choking because of phlegm in throat
• Yellow throat phlegm for two months
• It hurts to swallow
• sore throat but not strep
• throat symptoms don't add up
• Throat
• recurring throat scab
• Please help! Lump in throat + other symptoms
• Vaginal sores, sore throat, canker sores, Gardasil vaccine...
• Throat Issue :(
• Chronic Sore Throat
• sore throat/gagging/coughing vomiting? Why?

Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Sore throat or relevant symptoms:

• Allergic/Immunologic (157)
  • Chronic hives
  • Non-stop itching, no rash
  • Spontaneous flushing and redness of face and body.
  • Swelling & itching
  • Problems with my scalp can anyone help me
  • More user stories
• Gastrointestinal (Food - from entry to exit) (775)
  • Bloating/Distention/Intestinal Gas
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Feels like a baby kicking-not pregnant
  • Help Please! Extreme Abdominal Pain/Gas/Bowel Symptoms ++
  • Explosive Diarrhea after eating
  • More user stories
• ENMT (Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat) (513)
  • Pain on one side of throat
  • Swelling in roof of mouth
  • Tonsilliths (tonsil stones)
  • Painful white bumps on tongue
  • Please help! Mucus/dark circles/bad breath...
  • More user stories

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Causes of Sore throat listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Sore throat as a symptom include:

• Adenoiditis
• Adenovirus
• Diphtheria
• Endotracheal intubation
• Epstein-Barr virus
• Glossopharyngeal neuralgia
• Infectious mononucleosis
• Lassa fever
• Neisseria meningiditis
• Oropharyngeal cancer
• Pericoronitis
• Pharyngitis
• Quinsy
• more causes...»

See full list of 493 causes of Sore throat
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Medications or substances causing Sore throat:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Sore throat as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Ceporex
• Cardinol
• Phenylbutazone
• Butazolidin
• Brompheniramine
• Dimetane
• more causes...»

See full list of 359 medications causing Sore throat

Drug interactions causing Sore throat:

When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Sore throat as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Folex and Advil (Ibuprofen) interaction
• Folex and Motrin (Ibuprofen) interaction
• Folex and Nuprin (Ibuprofen) interaction
• Folex and Aleve (Naproxen) interaction
• Folex and Naprosyn (Naproxen) interaction
• Folex and Ansaid (Flurbiprofen) interaction
• Folex and Aspirin interaction
• Folex and Indocin (Indomethacin) interaction
• more interactions...»

See full list of 51 drug interactions causing Sore throat

Definitions of Sore throat:

Sore throat: a condition characterized by pain or discomfort on swallowing; it may be due to any of a variety of inflammations of the tonsils, pharynx, or larynx.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Organs affected by Sore throat:

The list of organs typically affected by Sore throat may include, but is not limited to:

• Throat

Detailed list of causes of Sore throat

The list below shows some of the causes of Sore throat mentioned in various sources:

• Acute Bronchitis - throat pain
• Acute upper respiratory infection - Sore throat
• Adenoid disorders - Sore throat
• Adenoiditis
• Adenoviridae Infections - sore throat
• Adenovirus
• Adenovirus infection in immunocompromised patients - sore throat
• more causes...»

See full list of 493 causes of Sore throat

How Common are these Causes of Sore throat?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Sore throat. Of the 493 causes of Sore throat that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 13 causes are "very common" diseases
• 4 causes are "common" diseases
• 6 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 0 causes are "rare" diseases
• 29 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 456 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 493 causes of Sore throat

Conditions listing symptoms: Sore throat:

The following list of conditions have 'Sore throat' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Causes of Sore throat Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Sore throat based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient: