Sprite & Sore Throats?
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You're allergic to a chemical in Sprite.  I have the same problem with certain juices.\n\nStop drinking it.  If you really enjoy it, then drink it in moderation.  If it hurts too much, you should stop.  Find an alternative.
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your 'sore throat' could now be a laryngitis or tonsilitis. thats an infection that usually does not go away by itself = you prob will have to take antibiotics (most likely doxizycline). indicator for that is swating (=>fever) trouble swallowing (+ a lot of pain i would guess).\nwhen your breath begins to smell different, its an other indicator for the infections mentioned above.\nto make sure please go and see your doctor.\n\ngood luck
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Oranges are good.  Also those Zinc pills when you feel a cold coming on.\n\nWhen I feel a sore throat starting to take root I drink some hot tea with honey and a touch of lemon.  Also I will Wear a warm scarf around my throat when I go to bed.\n\nDrink plenty of fludis.  Jucies, teas, water.  Stay away from sodas.
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I don't know how long you've had the sore throat, but I would go see a doctor. It could be strep throat, which can only be treated with antibiotics. If you leave strep throat untreated, the bacteria can attack your heart.
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It sounds like scarlet fever...you need to see a doctor. My son recently had this, and even though he had strep throat, he did not have a sore throat. Check out the link below to learn more about it. But a trip to the doctor will confirm.\n\nhttp://www.symptoms101.com/med/archives/2005/05/scarlet_fever_s.html
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What is the treatment for a sore throat caused by bacteria? \nIf 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.\n\nWhat is the treatment for a sore throat caused by a virus? \nAntibiotics 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.\n\nSymptoms 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 aches.\n\nWhat about a sore throat that's caused by allergies?\nIf 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.
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If you have white pustules (bumps) on the back of your throat it is probably strep.  If you have allergies, it could be drainage, but it since you have been having trouble hearing, it sounds like an ear infection has developed.  You could also have a sinus infection.  You could just have some fluid in your ears and a bad cold, but to be safe, I'd go to the doctor.  While you will heal on your own from a cold, leaving strep throat could make you very sick and an untreated ear infection could damage your ear drum and cause long term hearing loss.  The treatment for any of these possible diagnosises is painless and easy.
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I just got over a really bad sore throat this past weekend. This is what you do:\n1) Drink lots of cool water.\n2) Eat lots of popsicles to soothe the extreme pain of swallowing.\n3) Get lots of rest.\n\nMy doctor told me (over the phone) my sore throat, hoarse voice, and fever was due to a virus and not a bacteria. Therefore, antibiotics would be no use. He went on to say that the body is very good at fighting viral infections if the body has what it needs to do the job. What it needs are lots of fluids and rest. It worked for me. I got sick last Friday and was able to go to work on Monday. This sore throat was the worst one I've had in my life.\n\nGo luck.
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Rinse and gargle with salt and water. About 1 cup of water with 1 or 2 teaspoons of salt. Do it 3 times a day or more. Good Luck!
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yah this is how strep throat starts, if you dont go to the doctor and get medicine soon.  It will get very sore and you will be lucky if you can swallow water.  I had this 3 times before :(
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Gargle with salt water,they say that helps, but I have found just sucking on a pepermint helps with the cough and throat.I bought some of that Tylenol Cool Burst,its a liquid,and it feels so good going down....also help you sleep.I hope you get to feeling better soon..I hate being sick too.
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definitely strep throat, go to the dr for sure and he can put you on antibiotics and u should be feeling better in a week or so
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babydoll- I did some more research for you on another topic, but one I know can be very helpful for health and well being. Here is a link,  www.holisticmed.com/detox.html\n\nSore throats range from a mere scratch to pain so severe that even swallowing saliva hurts. They can be caused by heavy cigarette smoking and infections of the throat, tonsils, or nasal passages from a virus, fungus, or bacteria such as streptococcus, the one that causes strep throat.\n\nIf an infection is the cause, your doctor may take a throat culture. If streptococcus or any other type of bacteria is the culprit, he or she will prescribe an antibiotic. Be sure you take all of the antibiotic.\n\nIf strep throat is left untreated, serious complications, including abscesses, kidney inflammation, or rheumatic heart disease, could arise. An antifungal medicine is used to treat a fungal infection.\n\nQuestions to Ask\nIs it very hard for you to breathe, are you unable to swallow your own saliva, or are you unable to say more than 3 or 4 words between breaths?\n  \nDo the tonsils or the back of the throat look bright red or have visible pus deposits?\n  \nDo you have any of the following problems with the sore throat?\n Fever\n Swollen, enlarged neck glands\n Headache\n General aching feeling\n EAR PAIN\n Bad breath\n Skin rash\n Loss of appetite\n Vomiting\n Abdominal pain\n Chest pain\n Dark urine\n  \nDoes someone else in the family have a strep throat or do you get strep throat often? \n   \nHas even a mild sore throat lasted more than 2 weeks?\n  \n\n\n\n\nSelf-Care Tips\n Gargle every few hours with a solution of 1/4 teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1/2 cup of warm water.\n Drink plenty of warm beverages, such as tea with lemon (with or without honey) and soup.\n For strep throat, eat and drink cold foods and liquids such as frozen yogurt, popsicles, and ice water.\n Use a "cool-mist" vaporizer or humidifier in the room where you spend most of your time. If you get a sore throat often consider adding an electronic air filter and humidifier to your furnace system.\n Don't smoke.\n Avoid eating spicy foods.\n Suck on a piece of hard candy or medicated lozenge every so often. (Do not give to children under age 5.)\n Take an over-the-counter medicine for the pain and/or fever. {Note: See Pain relievers in Your Home Pharmacy.}\n Do not get in close contact with anyone you know has a sore throat.
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If there is nothing seriously wrong with your throat like an infection, my Gram used to have us gargle with warm water with some (a little) salt added to it. Suprisingly to this day my sisters and brother still do this It does seem to work for mild sore throats..
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Strep throat, the flu, std, numerous of things it could be. \nGo to your doctor and they will strip your throat and I'm sure they will provide you with the information you need to know.\n\nIt would help to know if it hurt your throat.\nFelt scracthy?\nSore when you eat? \netc.
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Cloraseptic Spray or Lozenges.  But you need to know why you have a sore throat.  If it persists for more than a few days you might want to have a doc check it out.\n\nSee the WebMD article\nhttp://www.webmd.com/hw/cold_and_flu/hw101028.asp
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Did you mean Scarlet fever??\n\nScarlet fever is a rash accompanied by a sore throat caused by the streptococcus bacteria.\n\nThe disease most commonly affects children, but can occur in any age group. The characteristic symptoms are a rash and a 'strawberry tongue'. The disease is treated with antibiotics and it is usually resolved without complications.\n\nA person can become infected with streptococcus either by touching or through airborne droplets. Scarlet fever appears together with a streptococcal sore throat. The incubation period - the time that passes from infection until the outbreak of the disease - is two to four days.\n\nsymptoms\nA sore throat. \n\n\nA temperature. \n\n\nHeadache. \n\n\nFeeling generally unwell. \n\n\nA rash that develops within 12 hours of the onset and rapidly becomes generalised. \n\n\nThe face is spared, but cheeks are flushed, and the child looks 'scarlet' except for the area around the mouth. \n\n\nThe rash fades after a few days, or sooner if treatment with antibiotics is given, following which the skin undergoes peeling. \n\n\nThe tongue has a thick, white coating that peels after four or five days, producing a red strawberry appearance. \n\n\nGood advice \n\n\nWhen the symptoms appear consult a GP. \n\n\nPain on swallowing may be eased by hot drinks and soft food. \n\n\nGive the patient plenty of fluids.