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What Causes Prolonged Sore Throat?

Ok I have had a sore throat for going on 5 weeks after oral sex and my doctor did not do a culture but put me on 3 different antibiotics and I am concerned about an STD. I have seen that there are no symptoms with Gonorrhea just a sore throat. Is that true
Thu, 25 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Some of the most common causes of sore throat can be:Tonsillitis (infection of the tonsils),Strep throat,Allergies,Mononucleosis,Inhaling air pollutants,Smoking.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Stay hydrated and moisten the throat by drinking plenty of water and other fluids. Try adding honey to a warm drink or sip on a mug of warm tea.
-Try a pain reliever, like naproxen, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen.
-Run a humidifier in your home to prevent dry air from irritating your throat.
-Create a mixture of warm water and 1 teaspoon of salt per cup and gargle it a couple of times per day.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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What Causes Prolonged Sore Throat?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Some of the most common causes of sore throat can be:Tonsillitis (infection of the tonsils),Strep throat,Allergies,Mononucleosis,Inhaling air pollutants,Smoking. Some advices that I can give to you are : -Stay hydrated and moisten the throat by drinking plenty of water and other fluids. Try adding honey to a warm drink or sip on a mug of warm tea. -Try a pain reliever, like naproxen, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen. -Run a humidifier in your home to prevent dry air from irritating your throat. -Create a mixture of warm water and 1 teaspoon of salt per cup and gargle it a couple of times per day. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!