Contents:
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- The condition that causes the next sore throat
- 1. Postnasal drip (mucus behind the nose and throat)
- 2. Inflammation of the tonsils
- 3. Peritonsillary abscess
- 4. Laryngitis
- 5. Swollen lymph nodes
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Sore throat feelsannoying and torturing. Especially if only one side hurts. Here are some of the most common causes of sore throats.
The condition that causes the next sore throat
1. Postnasal drip (mucus behind the nose and throat)
Postnasal drip is a buildup of mucus behind the nose and throat that drips into the throat. This condition is usually caused by allergic rhinitis or certain infections.
If the accumulated mucus cannot flow properly, the throat canal will become blocked and cause coughing. This can cause a sore throat next to it, especially in the morning after sleeping on its side.
Postnasal drip is overcome by treating the cause.Meanwhile, you can relieve symptoms by drinking decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine to thin the mucus.
2. Inflammation of the tonsils
You have two tonsils (tonsils) that are on each side of the throat, just behind the tongue. When one of the tonsils becomes inflamed and swells due to a viral or bacterial infection, the throat will feel sore on the side of the tonsil.
Most tonsillitis due to the virus can heal itself in about 10 days. You can take painkillers to relieve symptoms, or by rinsing with salt water.Inflammation of the tonsils caused by bacterial infections can be treated with prescription antibiotics.
3. Peritonsillary abscess
Peritonsillary abscess is a bacterial infection that usually forms a pus-filled lump that grows near one of your tonsils. This condition is most often found in children, adolescents, and young adults.
Peritonsillary abscess can cause a sore throat next. The pain is usually much worse on the side of the affected tonsils.
People with this condition need immediate medical attention. Your doctor will likely use a needle or small incision to drain pus from the affected area. You may also be prescribed antibiotics after the abscess is dried.
4. Laryngitis
Laryngitis is inflammation of the esophagus caused by swelling of the vocal cordsso the voice becomes hoarse. The vocal cords can become inflamed due to irritation caused by too much use (for singing, talking, even shouting) or because of a viral infection.
You have two vocal cords in your larynx that normally open and close smoothly to make a sound. If the vocal cords become swollen or irritated, in addition to hoarseness you may also experience a sore throat only on one side.
Laryngitis usually disappears within 2-3 weeks, but this disease can last longer, so it is called chronic laryngitis. Chronic laryngitis requires a longer time to heal, depending on the cause.
5. Swollen lymph nodes
Swollen lymph nodes usually caused by infection, such as sore throat. Sometimes only one lymph node will swell, causing a sore throat on one side only.
In rare cases, swollen lymph nodes may be a sign of a more severe health problem, such as cancer or HIV. So, the best way to find out what is causing the next sore throat is to check directly with your doctor.
