I have a very bad sore throat, a completely white tongue, and terrible earaches...what could it be?

Question

My throat was mildly hurting yesterday. Today however, the pain is so bad I can barely swallow. Both of my ears hurt when I swallow and my tongue is completely white. Any idea what this could be?

Answer 1

You probably have strep throat, or if your still have your tonsils it could be tonsilitis ( i dont know how to spell it sorry!) but you are difinately sick, you get the white stuff on your tongue from sickness and i think it s the bacteria. i would recomend going to the doctors. im not too sure about your ears though, could have to do with your throat because your straining to swallow and your having a difficult time doing so. srry i tryed to answer your question... hope it helped though! maybe try eating something cold, like a milkshake, that helped me lol.

Answer 2

Sounds like strep throat (very contagious); however, that would need to be diagnosed by a physician..until you get an appointment, read the excerpt below for earache (second source link below):


Nonotologic Causes

Infection
Tonsillopharyngitis, peritonsillar, or other oropharyngeal abscess
Pain with swallowing
Pharyngeal erythema and sometimes swelling

Answer 3

Try Hydrogen peroxide as a Mouth wash several times a day. It will heal most oral problems. (I was prescribed this from my Dentist 40 years ago when I had strep.) and it has taken care of any mouth sore or tenderness I have had). Try taking a sinus medication to dry out your sinuses and any fluid or ear canal inflammation.

Ibuprofen will help inflammation and swelling also.. Give it a try. Good Luck.

Answer 4

throat infection or strep throat.

Gargle w/ salt and warm water twice or thre times a day
drink this tea called "throat coat" with lemon and honey three times a day.

if your a smoker, at least stop until you feel better. it will just make the condition worse.

Answer 5

Get to a doctor, ASAP.