sore throat and really bad breath!!?

Question

have had a sore throat and an ear ache for about 4 days now and it seems to be getting worse!! My tonsils are swollen and very red with what looks like holes all over them but they are not filled with pus just hurts to swallow....Even fluids like water hurts to swallow!! I don't think that i have strep cause i don't have a high fever about 99.2 but i do fill chilled!!

MORE IMPORTANTLY this bad breath that no matter what i do it won't go away it has been like that for about two day's i have brushed my teeth and flossed them like 12 times today, and i have chewed gum but i still have this metalic taste in my mouth that won't go away ( I don't have any braces or anything metal in my mouth) The taste is nasty!!!
Does anyone have any idea how to help!! I am 2 busy to go to the doctoer and besides i don't think i need to!!

THanks

FYI my tonsils have been swollen for about 2 months on and off that is another reason i don't want to go to the doctor because i am afraid that she will tell me i need my tonsils removed

Answer 1

A sore throat with swollen tonsils and bad breath are very characteristic of a strep throat or of mono. Actually, in teens the two are often seen together. Other infections, both viral and bacterial may cause this too. Mono will probably run its course, but untreated strep could result in rheumatic fever with heart damaage. I think you need to see your doctor.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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sore throat and really bad breath!!?
have had a sore throat and an ear ache for about 4 days now and it seems to be getting worse!! My tonsils are swollen and very red with what looks like holes all over them but they are not filled with pus just hurts to swallow....Even fluids like water hurts to swallow!! I don't think that i...

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sore throat bad breath

Answer 5

sound contagious, for the mean time gargle with hot salty water, (really helps! ) do this several times a day to ease the pain, but if you have some antibiotics maybe from a previous medical situation that havent expired yet, I would consider taking those, along with some ibuprofen, for the mean time (taking 800 mg of ibuprofen is a life saver ! I'm telling you, the pain will completely go away, and it also will reduce inflammation

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Answer 7

Get it checked out and you can try this remedy and see if it helps, Put a few drops of tea tree oil on your toothbrush top it with toothpaste, and then brush your teeth. Tea tree oil can also cure gum disease, which is possibly the cause of your bad breath. More useful remedies at
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Answer 8

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Most cases (85–90%), bad breath originates in the mouth, sinus and throat. The intensity of bad breath differs during the day, due to eating certain foods (such as garlic, onions, meat, fish, and cheese), obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Since the mouth is exposed to less oxygen and is inactive during the night, the odor is usually worse upon awakening ("morning breath"). Bad breath may be transient, often disappearing following eating, brushing one's teeth, flossing, or rinsing with mouthwash.
Causes:
1, Tongue, A common location is the tongue. Tongue bacteria produce malodorous compounds and fatty acids, and account for 60 to 70% of all cases of mouth-related bad breath. Methods used against bad breath, such as mints, mouth sprays, mouthwash or gum, only temporarily mask the odors created by the bacteria on the tongue, but cannot cure bad breath because they do not remove the source of the bad breath.
Cleaning the tongue - Many companies promote tongue scrapers as a bad breath cure however the bacteria on the tongue can’t be removed with a scraper or brush as they live between the taste buds. Use a tongue scrapper to reduce the food source for bacteria but don’t expect it to cure bad breath. The method of stopping bad breath from the tongue involves rebalancing the bacteria load. Once tongue bacteria are in balance bad breath will cease. For this complex procedure you’ll need to consult Oraltech Labs program at http://www.oraltech.com.au
2. Mouth, There are over 600 types of bacteria found in the average mouth. Other parts of the mouth may also contribute to the overall odor, but are not as common as the back of the tongue. These locations are, in order of descending prevalence: inter-dental and sub-gingival niches, faulty dental work, food-impaction areas in between the teeth, abscesses, and unclean dentures. To fix you will need a dentist to examine your teeth and repair any faults found. Or use Oraltech Labs Unusual Causes Of Bad Breath.
3. Gum disease, advanced periodontal disease is a common cause. Waste products from the anaerobic bacteria growing below the gum line (sub gingival) have a foul smell and have been clinically demonstrated to produce a very intense bad breath. To fix remove the tartar or hard plaque and friable tissue with a soft bristle tooth brush angled on the gum line. This has been shown to improve mouth odor considerably.
4. Nose, in this occurrence, the air exiting the nostrils has a pungent odor that differs from the oral odor. Nasal odor may be due to sinus infections, foreign bodies & commonly Post Nasal Drip. To fix this you will need to flush your sinuses with salt water. It’s very difficult. Use Oraltech Labs program to properly clear all sinus cavities.
5. Tonsils small bits of calcified matter in tonsillar crypts called tonsilloliths that smell extremely foul when released and can cause bad breath. To fix use warm to hot salt water mix to break the stones down or use a water pic to dislodge them. This topic is covered in depth in the Oraltech Labs Program.
6. Stomach, very uncommon source of bad breath. The esophagus is a closed and collapsed tube, and continuous flow (as opposed to a simple burp) of gas or putrid substances from the stomach indicates a health problem—such as reflux serious enough to be bringing up stomach contents or a fistula between the stomach and the esophagus. To fix use Oraltech Labs program to cure bad breath caused by GERD & Acid Reflux.
Management:
1. Gently clean the tongue surface twice daily; that can be achieved using a tooth brush, tongue cleaner or tongue brush/scraper to wipe off the bacterial biofilm, debris, and mucus. Scraping or otherwise damaging the tongue should be avoided, and scraping of the V-shaped row of taste buds found at the extreme back of the tongue should also be avoided. Brushing a small amount of antibacterial mouth rinse or tongue gel onto the tongue surface will further inhibit bacterial action.
2. Eating a healthy breakfast with rough foods helps clean the very back of the tongue.
3. Chewing gum: Since dry-mouth can increase bacterial build-up and cause or worsen bad breath, chewing sugarless gum can help with the production of saliva, and thereby help to reduce bad breath. Chewing may help particularly when the mouth is dry, or when one cannot perform oral hygiene procedures after meals.
4. Gargling right before bedtime with an effective mouthwash.
5. Maintaining proper oral hygiene, including daily tongue cleaning, brushing, flossing, and periodic visits to dentists and hygienists. Flossing is particularly important in removing rotting food debris and bacterial plaque from between the teeth, especially at the gum line.
If none of the above works for you just use the Oraltech Program by visiting - http://www.oraltechlabs.ph
To Your good health, Dr Devon, M.D, D.D.S
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