A sore throat can be an indication of a number of possible conditions. The following list of symptoms will help to narrow down the cause.
Symptoms
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Irritable
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Loss of appetite
- Low-grade fever
- Body aches
Likely Cause Cold
Symptoms
- Sever cold symptoms (See Colds) that come on abruptly
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Dry cough
- Possible fever
- Possible vomiting
- Headache
- Body aches
- Shortness of breath
- Loss of appetite
- Wheezing
Likely Cause Flu
Symptoms
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Swollen, bright red tonsils sometimes flecked with white
Likely Cause Viral tonsillitis
Symptoms
- Tonsils are swollen, bright red, and may be flecked with white
- Sore throat
- Fever
- Chills
- Swollen glands in the neck under the jaw and under the ear
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
Likely Cause Strep throat
Symptoms
- Small red blisters inside the mouth or on the lips
- Sore throat
- Fever
- Lack of appetite or refusal to eat
- Bad breath
- Possible dehydration
Likely Cause Gingivostomatitis
Symptoms
- Small blister-like sores in the mouth and on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet (Can also be located on the buttocks)
- Mild fever
- Sore throat
- Loss of appetite
Likely Cause Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Symptoms
- Sore throat or pain in the throat
- Coughing or wheezing
- Breathlessness
- Drooling
Likely Cause Swallowed object (Seek medical attention immediately)
Symptoms
- Extreme sore throat
- High fever
- Labored breathing that is noisy
- Drooling
- Trouble swallowing
- Blue color to lips or skin
Likely Cause Epiglottitis (Seek medical attention immediately.)