severely sore throat but no cold symptoms or fever?
I was hoping to find some input from a medical professional out there. About 5 days ago I woke up with a very bad sore throat. My glands feel swollen and when I swallow it hurts my ears. It feels like my eustachian tubes are blocked a little bit too. It's been getting worse every day. I don't have any other cold or flu symptoms at all. No sniffing, sneezing, coughing, congestion or fever. No aches or pains. No abnormal fatigue. No headaches. Just this really awful sore throat and earache-but only when i swallow. Thought it could be strep, but then I'm pretty sure I would have a fever by now. And I never got one. I've never suffered from allergies, and haven't felt any kind of post-nasal drip so I seriously doubt that's the problem. Also, there are no white spots on my tonsils. Just swollen. I was trying to wait and see if it went away because I have no health insurance right now and REALLY don't want to have to go to the doctor. But if it could be a bacterial infection of some kind, I should probably go. Help?
Posted by himtrex
nope.. you still could have strep. I one time went to the doctor, and all I had was a sever sore throat, no fever, even after a week of having it. It sure enough turned out to be strep throat. My ears were bothering me as well, do to inflamation of the throat. you still should go to the doctor. I know you don't want to , but strep throat can become exstremely sever if not treated properly, and is an illness where antibiotics are necessary. I also didn't have any white spots on my tonsils. I thought it was odd as well, but it still turned out to be strep. It also could posibly be post nasal drip. even though you don't feel any conjestion in the sinuses, or like a cold, this still could be the reason. eitehr way you really should go to the doctor. It may also be swollen lympnodes, but this still should be checked out being as it could be symptoms of more seriouse medical conditions. hope this helped a bit. good luck my firend. hope your throat stops hurting soon.
ps. just incase I would say this to anyone. but if you have been purging ( throwing up) at all weather purposly or due to an upset stomach, this will cause a sore throat as well, just incase.
Posted by ERIC S
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