Hi last week I had a sore throat that moved to my right ear.. For a few days. It was Also painful to swallow but it went away after a few days. Yesterday I woke up with a swollen, painful tongue with a lump inside. Today I still have the pain and the bump and my sore throat is back? What is going on?
Hello and welcome to ChatDoctori have gone through your query. Sore throats commonly caused by a viral infection, but bacterial infection may also cause a sore throat like :Strep throat, which usually does not occur with congestion or a cough. An inflammation or infection of the tonsils (tonsillitis) and sometimes the adenoids (adenoids). An infection of the tissues around the tonsils (peritonsillar abscess). Inflammation of the epiglottis (epiglottis). The treatment for a sore throat depends on the cause as for a sore throat caused by viral infection you don't need to take antibiotics but for bacterial infection you do. However, you can treat many sore throats at home.~ gargling with warm salt water~ Chat Doctor. Hope this answers your query. Regards