Sore Throat: Symptoms & Signs (Pharyngitis)

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Alternate Names : Pharyngitis

The symptoms of a sore throat include:

pain when swallowing

difficulty speaking, usually caused by an inflammation of the voice box known as laryngitis

inflammation of the mucous membranes in the back of the throat

white patches in the back of the throat, if the sore throat is caused by bacteria

tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck

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Author: Dr. Karen Wolfe, MBBS, MA
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/12/01

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