My 13-year old son has a really bad sore throat and it hurts really mad when he swallows. He has a stuffy nose and red lumps on the back of his tongue. Does anyone know what he could have.
2006-11-22 00:20:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Thats what I have - but I am a girl and 12. I stayed home from school. I am not sure what exactly it is, but a humidifier helps --- alot, and so does drinking. My dad said that its because when your throat is dry, there are cracks and bacteria can easily enter. Try gargling mouth wash and keep warm! No cold foods! My mom gave me chamomile tea, and it helps. I am not well yet, but I am guessing it will help, lol!
2006-11-22 00:32:13 · answer #1 · answered by browncow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it could be strep and he would have to go see a doctor for antibiotics. With the lumps I don't know because it could be something like is tonsills. Good Luck
2006-11-22 08:43:35 · answer #2 · answered by buddy95 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sore throats can be caused by many things. Viruses (like those that cause colds) can lead to a sore throat. Bacteria can also cause a sore throat, as can smoking, breathing polluted air, drinking alcohol, and hay fever and other allergies.
Tonsillitis means swelling of the tonsils (at the back of your mouth on each side of your throat). It can cause a sore throat and other symptoms. Signs of strep throat and tonsillitis are often alike . Tonsillitis is usually caused by bacteria, though sometimes a virus may be involve.
Symptoms of tonsillitis or strep throat
Sore throat
Fever
Headache
Vomiting
White patches in your throat or on your tonsils
Pain when you swallow
Swollen, red tonsils
Sore glands in your jaw and throat
tonsillectomy is a surgery used to remove tonsils. Most people who have tonsillitis don't need a tonsillectomy. You might need a tonsillectomy if you get severe tonsillitis a lot or if your tonsils are too large and cause problems with your breathing. Your doctor can tell you if a tonsillectomy is needed
Strep throat is caused by a type of bacteria called Streptococcus. The pain of strep throat often feels much like sore throats caused by other bacteria or by viruses. What's important and different about strep throat is that if it isn't treated it can sometimes result in rheumatic fever, which can damage the valves of the heart.
Mononucleosis (mono) is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. One of the main signs of mono is a sore throat that may last for 1 to 4 weeks. Other signs include swollen glands in your neck, armpits and groin, fever and chills, headache, and feeling tired.
Your doctor may do a rapid strep test, a throat culture or both. A rapid strep test will give results fast--usually within about 15 minutes. But the test won't tell if your sore throat is caused by a bacterium other than Streptococcus or if it's caused by a virus. A throat culture takes longer--about 24 hours--but it's more accurate. If your doctor thinks you may have mono, he or she will probably do a blood test.
If your sore throat is caused by Streptococcus, your family doctor will probably prescribe penicillin, taken by mouth for 10 days. Another antibiotic, called erythromycin, can be used if you're allergic to penicillin. If your sore throat is caused by a different bacteria, your doctor may prescribe another type of antibiotic.
Antibiotics don't work against viruses. Infections caused by viruses usually just have to run their course. Most symptoms caused by a cold-type virus go away in a week to 10 days.
Symptoms caused by mono can last for 4 weeks or more. If you have mono, your doctor will probably suggest that you get plenty of rest and that you not exercise too hard. You can take acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol), ibuprofen (brand names: Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) or naproxen (brand name: Aleve) for the headache and other ache
If a sore throat is a symptom of hay fever or another allergy, your doctor can help you figure out how to avoid the things that trigger your allergies. Or you may need to take medicine for your allergies.
The best ways to avoid catching or passing the viruses and bacteria that can lead to a sore throat are to wash your hands regularly, avoid touching your eyes or mouth, and cover your mouth when coughing or sneze
Easing the pain of a sore throat
Take acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen.
Gargle with warm salt water (1 teaspoon of salt per glass of water).
Suck on throat lozenges or hard candy.
Suck on flavored frozen desserts (such as Popsicles).
Use a humidifier in your bedroom or other rooms you spend lots of time in.
Drink lots of liquids.
see your doctor for further detail.
good luck
2006-11-22 08:36:13 · answer #3 · answered by DrIndeed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bumps on the back of his tongue are usually indicative of a bacterial infection..
2006-11-22 08:28:57 · answer #4 · answered by janellie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like strep throat he need to see a doctor and get anti biotics
2006-11-22 08:30:22 · answer #5 · answered by Duane G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strep? But i would get him into a doctor.. It could just be a virus.
2006-11-22 08:23:18 · answer #6 · answered by Encouragement 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get him to a doctor, even a simple cold could be dangerous unless get cured asap.
2006-11-22 08:34:43 · answer #7 · answered by Hamid S. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the WEBMD web-site.
It should help you out alot!
2006-11-22 08:23:04 · answer #8 · answered by raecliff95 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT COULD BE HIS TONGLES
2006-11-22 08:26:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋