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Check nowSore throats are often part of the symptoms experienced with cold and flu infections. They may however, develop further as a result of subsequent infection by bacteria. Inflammation at the back of the throat can give rise to a variety of symptoms, all described as a ‘sore throat’:
Other sore throat symptoms overlap with those of colds and flu, and may include:
Swollen tonsils may indicate that the infection has affected the lymph nodes at the back of the throat. In addition, a loss of voice, or hoarseness, would suggest that the inflammation has reached the vocal cords or the larynx.
In most cases, symptoms of a sore throat do not need medical attention. However, there are a number of circumstances where you should seek the advice of your doctor:
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