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Pain in the throat caused by inflammation of the tissue lining the throat passage. The medical term for sore throat is pharyngitis. A sore throat can become more painful when a person speaks or swallows. It is sometimes a symptom of infection that may have originated elsewhere in the body.<\/p>\n

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Pain at the back of the mouth, commonly due to bacterial or viral infection of the tonsils (tonsillitis) or the pharynx (pharyngitis). If infection persists the lymph nodes in the neck may become tender and enlarged (cervical adenitis).<\/p>\n

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A raw sensation at the back of the throat. A common symptom, the cause is usually pharyngitis, sometimes tonsillitis. It is often the presenting symptom of colds, influenza, laryngitis and infectious mononucleosis. Most sore throats are caused by viruses and need no treatment. Those due to streptococcal infection\u00a0should be treated with antibiotics.<\/p>\n

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Inflammation of the tonsils, pharynx, or larynx.<\/p>\n

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An abrasive or irritated sensation at the rear of the throat that induces unease, particularly while swallowing.<\/p>\n

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Aching throat is a prevalent indication, generally brought about by pharyngitis and at times by tonsillitis. It frequently emerges as the initial sign of the common cold, influenza, laryngitis, infectious mononucleosis, as well as numerous viral illnesses during childhood, like chickenpox, measles, and mumps.<\/p>\n

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Gargling with saltwater can help alleviate a sore throat. Sore throats caused by bacterial infections are typically managed with antibiotics.<\/p>\n

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