My throat has hurt for 3 days.i dont want to go to the doctor.What should i do, take a pill or something?

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happy to be alive	Did you recently get in an argument with someone or do you feel you have angry words you can't say? Our throat is the center of our communication. Hurt symbolizes you are in pain. Mental pain manifests in the physical. Relax about whatever is bothering you & you will see it will start healing itself. The body is self healing. Is there something in life that is hard for you to swallow. Whatever it is know that all is well in your life & this will pass. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cato___	I take a 500mg Vitamin C tablet when I get a soar throat... and then I keep another one in my mouth and let is disolve.... usually clears up in a day or two..... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

thatmarinechick	try throat lozenges or maybe some tea with honey and don't drink orange juice it'll make it worse. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

I'mFromOberDare	Unless your throat is swollen and you can't swallow you could probably handle this at home. If it persists or you have a high fever, re-consider going to a MD. Any cough drop will do, Halls, Vicks, Ricola; warm salt water gargle; Hydrogen Peroxide diluted with warm water. Tylenol for pain. If you develop fever or chills definately take Tylenol or Ibuprofen evry 4 hours to control the fever/chills. Eat pudding/jello/ice cream or cold fruits. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ayushie	Best thing is, is to go see your doctor. Take Tylenol or Advil in the mean time and drink lots of fluids I know it sounds stupid but taking tiny sips of water helps. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

itouchhacker	the most common think is throat infection it should go away eventually your body will fight the infection off,but it could take a while its best you go to the doctor for antibiotics Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

AutismisReal	If you don't have a fever, then you probably have a mild illness. Right now, I have the sore throat, achy body from head to toe and an on/off fever. It sucks. You could get to that point, because mine started with a sore throat. I think it is this year's flu. Weeee I have been taking Oil of Oregano (health food store). I didn't take it early enough to knock the bug out completely, but I'm hoping it will boost the immune system. elderberry Extract (Sambucol) is good, too. Again, as early as possible. If you don't mind taking pharmaceuticals, Motrin works. Also, try a concoction of warm water, lemon juice and unfiltered/raw honey. Very good warm lemonade with medicinal properties to boot. Feel better. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Alexander V	Take Halls cough drops, it should ease the pain alot! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cooperm2435	I know you don't want to go to the doc but by prolonging it could mean you do more damage and it could be forever. A doc needs to do tests as the reason you have a sore throat could be because of many symptoms. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Barbara L	gargle with salt water Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pinhed_1976	honey, vinegar, water, mix together. drink Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ChenobieTiger	If it seems white blotchy spots on your throat and tongue or you start seeing abscesses on your tonsils, high fevers or swollen tonsils you need to see a doctor due to the possibly of Strep throat or tonsillitis. If left untreated there isn't far for the infection to spread until it hits your brain. If you are having no other symptoms or cold like symptoms try keeping cool- cold liquids... still if symptoms persist for more than 7 days go to the doctors! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Edward	get a mouthful of diet coke and sip a shot of jack daniels through it. That will numb a sore throat and help you to relax as well. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sue2	I am just getting over this!, it was like someone put acid down my throat, I went to the doctor and he gave me an antibiotic, he gave me a sample from his press, which was nice but my 3 minute consultation still cost me 55 euro! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Awful Cliff	GO TO THE DOCTOR!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jesse	i would go. could be strep. strep can turn in to the flesh eating disease Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kat	Drink warm water with salt. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

titanic	Gargle with warm saline water and take Paracetamol. Stop smoking if you are a smoker, otherwise avoid passive smoking. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sewer Rat	Put some salt in warm water and gargle with it - if that doesn't help then you need some antibiotics because it is probably strep. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

alialoggi	Go to the doctor, you could have strep, and strep not treated can effect your heart. Better to be safe. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Chelsea	i just had the same problem last week. my throat would hurt when i swallowed anything. i left it alone for 4 days, and after that i went to the doctor where they told me i had strep and gave me medicine and i started feeling better that same day. so it'd be a good idea to go to the doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Fr!$c0	i think yu need a kiss(from me) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

heehee	Take over the counter sore throat medication and drink tea with honey...but if you have a throat infection of any kind you will have to go to the doctor and get antibiotics otherwise it will just get worse. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

watercat64	have someone look at it so they can see if it's strep throat or not, because if it is you should see the doctor right away. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

I like cheerios :)	wtf!!? ooo.wait i have an idea!! GO TO THE FRIKIN DOCTER!! geez. ps- i think you could have mononucleosis, so yea you better get that checked hun! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

huntsvillewitch	You may have strep throat, in that case you will need an antibiotic. If you do not want to go to the doctor, I would suggest taking some Ibuprofen and seeing if it clears up on its own. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Simon R	Check your lymph nodes. Are they swollen? If yes, you may have a viral infection. And might need antibiotics. But, chances are its bacterial and with chicken soup, citrus fruits grapefruits and oranges. A table spoon of Oregano oil before sleep will get rid of it easily. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Big D	GO TO THE DOC. YOU PROB. HAVE STREP THROAT AND IT CAN GET REALLY BAD Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

the 711 guy	you most likely need a antibiotic something in the sorts of amoxicllian a doctor would not be a bad idea though since the soar throat has lasted for more than 3 days Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

momo	Put us out of our misery and go to the doctors, fed up with these type of questions, only the doctor can cure you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Brittany E	Check to see if you have puss balls in your throat. If you do, then u HAVE to go to the doctor.. because that means their is an infection and u'll need antibiotic... If you don't see any white (puss), than gargle with warm salt water at least 3 times a day... also lysterine..that will help kill bacteria... and 2 extra strength Tylenol every 4-6 hours... and go to your local drug store or grocery store and buy that stuff you spray in the back of your throat... Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray... that works pretty good! trust me, i used to get strep throat 7 times a year, and then I had to have my tonsils removed.... if it is an infection, you'll know when u have to go to the doctor, because the pain will get unbearable, and u'll prob get a fever okay..... i hope u feel better! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No