What's wrong with my throat?!


Question: What's wrong with my throat?
I have a cold to start with but what's really bothering me is my throat. If basically feels like sandpaper. I checked my mouth and at the back of my tongue I've got this white covering and quite a few red spots? It also hurts when i swallow? Does anyone know what's wrong with it and how to soothe it, I've tried cough sweets and tablets but they don't work!
thank you (:

Answers:

If it has started off as a cold it is most likely a viral infection. Not much you can do about it. Antibiotics wont work. To ease the pain take painkillers every two hrs, rotating between one with ibuprofen and one with paracetamol, that way you dont overdose on either



It sounds like strep throat. You need to see your doctor as soon as possible for an antibiotic. They will do a throat swab and can tell you while you are still at the office if it is strep or not. Strep throat can become serious if it is not treated promptly.

I'm a Nurse



could be mono go to the dr




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