I had a little bit of a sore throat yesterday. Today I wake up and my uvula is swollen, my ears hurt and I can hardly talk and can't swollow. How long will this last and what can I do to get better.
And I have soccer practice today so I can't miss. anything to get me better by 12? will it heal itself?
2007-01-20 01:35:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
and i dont think it's strep b/c i don't have my tonsiles or my adnids and haven't had it seice they were removed.
2007-01-20 01:39:52 · update #1
since* sorry for the spelling errors I can't spell lol
2007-01-20 01:40:52 · update #2
I can't even talk right!
2007-01-20 01:49:46 · update #3
Most sore throats are viral in nature. They are self limiting and usually lasts from 3-4 days. You should adequately hydrate yourself during this time. Take analgesics if you need to. You may wish to gargle with a warm saline solution to help alleviate the painful throat. There are some over-the-counter medications like gargles and mouthwashes that may help too but plain saline would work as well. Get some rest (unfortunatley soccer practice might stress your immune system and may prolong the infection so I advise you not to go). If it is a bacterial infection, you will feel much worse, sometimes with high grade fevers and an overall feeling of general weakness. You would need to see a doctor if this is the case so he can rescribe some antibiotics. Fortunately, only a small percentage of infections are bacterial in nature.
2007-01-20 01:46:07 · answer #1 · answered by Albert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sore throat is usually due to a viral infection. Gargling with warm salty water or mouthwash really helps. You can get more details and home remedies available at http://ailments.in/sorethroat.html
2007-01-21 00:34:57 · answer #2 · answered by Karunya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a walk in clinic, if it is spreading to your ears, it may be an infection that you need meds for.
See if you feel well enough to go to practice, any infection needs rest to help the body heal.
A regular sore throat should go away in 2 days, and should not effect the ears
2007-01-20 01:40:45 · answer #3 · answered by sunnydayz 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i guess sore throats usually last about 5 days if you have had yours for more than that you should see doctor maybe you need antibiotics maybe you should gargle 3 times a day with salt water that might help a bit
2007-01-20 01:47:21 · answer #4 · answered by brandy l23 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It might, but if it lasts more than 4 days you should go see a Dr, to take some antibiotic pills/shot (depending how bad it is)
2007-01-20 01:40:20 · answer #5 · answered by Mystika 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is probably the start of a cold darling...just take the usual cold remedies..they usually get rid of that uncomfortable throat/heady feeling within an hour or so...then after soccer..wrap yourself up nice and warm and have a sleep!..
2007-01-20 01:41:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
3-4 days. the rest of cold may follow. you may need anti- biotic
2007-01-20 01:40:08 · answer #7 · answered by Eric the Great *USA* 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
3to 5 days.gaggle alot
2007-01-20 01:45:50 · answer #8 · answered by williebilly55 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think it may took between week and 2 weeks..Just relax..
2007-01-20 01:42:30 · answer #9 · answered by Eman H 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋