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Sore throat is caused by a virus. It is a very common ailment in which your throat feels, raw, irritated and scratched. You may also have pain while swallowing. Unless it is strep throat where it is because of bacterial infection you do not need antibiotics and the problem usually resolves in a few days with effective natural remedies for a sore throat (1, 2, 3).
Strep throat where the infection is caused by streptococcus you will need treatment with antibiotics to avoid any complications. Streptococcal infection is not common. There are other reasons for sore throat which are not very common and they require medical treatment.
If sore throat persists for more than a week or if it is accompanied by fever or it is very painful or there is difficulty in breathing or you are unable to swallow while eating, you need a doctor to take a look at you.
Most of the time sore throat maybe because of something simple like cold and you may not have to go to a doctor and can be cured by natural remedies for a sore throat. But the scratchiness in the throat and the pain while swallowing may be troublesome and there are few things you can do to feel better.
Sometimes acid reflux also causes irritation and pain in the throat. The acidic stomach contents travel up and cause the discomfort. Then these pointers may help.
Sore throat is a viral infection and it usually resolves by itself. Natural remedies will help soothe the throat and also resolve it quicker. But if sore throat persists or there are other symptoms such as fever check with your doctor.