![]() Causes of Sore Throat Pharyngitis or sore throat may be caused due to several reasons. In most cases it is caused by viral infections like a common cold or flu (influenza) or mononucleosis (mono). Other viral illnesses like measles, chickenpox or croup may also cause sore throat. In rare cases, bacterial infections like strep throat, tonsillitis, diphtheria, etc. may cause Pharyngitis. Both viruses and bacteria enter the body through one’s mouth or nose. Though Pharyngitis caused due to viral infections, it is sometimes cured on its own. However, if it is caused due to bacterial infections, the patients require proper medical care. Symptoms of Sore Throat There are many signs and symptoms that indicate a sore throat. A person suffering from Pharyngitis may have scratchy throat and have difficulties in swallowing and breathing. In case of acute sore throat, a person feels burning and dryness in the throat and these feelings are usually followed by chills, fever and some hoarseness or Laryngitis. Sometimes, the lymph glands along the sides of the neck may become swollen and tender and the back of the throat may become very red and even covered with a greyish-white membrane. ![]() Diagnosis of Sore Throat The diagnosis of sore throat is done based on the symptoms or types of sore throat. The physicians also suspect Pharyngitis if the lymph nodes in the neck are enlarged. However, in case of strep throat, a swab is taken from the back of the throat and two tests named rapid antigen testing and a bacterial culture are conducted. Treatment of Sore Throat Various alternative medicinal methods provide effective treatment of sore throat. The treatment can be done following the methods like Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Naturopathy or nature care, Aromatherapy, etc. Certain dietary restrictions and lifestyle changes are advised in Naturopathic treatment of sore throat. |
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