long term sore throat

[vernon]

Hi I have had a sore throat now since November that’s over four months now. Went to see doctor after about 6 weeks and he sent me for some blood tests, He said white cells where slightly raised indicating could be infection, so done a course of antibiotics. This did nothing. I asked if it could be throat cancer as I have never really known an adult suffer sore throat for so long and he didn’t seem to think so, but he has referred me to ENT But as they have just built a new hospital here and moving everything things seem upside down and a lot of waiting. My throat can feel very row and at times my voice is horse, but I haven’t felt any signs of a lump in my throat and it doesn’t hurt to eat and drink, If doctor is pretty sure it isn’t throat cancer does anyone know any other conditions that cause long term sore throat, or has anyone out there had long term sore throat? Thanks for reading and take care. Vernon

[nomorepanic]

Hi Vern

I used to get sore throats for months on end as well and I also have this damn swallowing problem too that a lot of us get.

The doctor said they "could" remove my tonsils but this was a very last resort as it wasn't an operation they did willy-nilly in adults!

They never offered me any explanations for it either.

Do you cough a lot or clear your throat constantly?

[vernon]

Smokers cough a bit but that comes and goes. But last few days even pain killers dont help it gets realy raw. Cheers nic xx

[nomorepanic]

Vern

The reason I asked about the coughing or more specifically the constant clearing the throat is that the doc said everytime I did this I was effectively scratching the throat which would irritate it as well.

Hope you get yours sorted mate.

[RLR]

Okay, this would be a bit outside the scope of what would normally be posted to this forum, but we'll answer.

Pharyngitis can sometimes take several months to fully resolve, particularly if other factors are present that continue to irritate tonsillar tissue and other tissues of the esophagus. Factors would include snoring, sinus drainage, allergies, GERD, chronic cough, etc.

It's important to remember that pain is most typically the last symptom of carcinogenic processes and persistent soreness in the absence of other more salient features would not suggest cancer.

You're going to be fine.

[Hip]

Try an internet search on "Chronic Sore Throat / Mood Virus"

[iancook]

:welcome:Hi Vern

I used to get sore throats for months on end as well and I also have this damn swallowing problem too that a lot of us get.

The doctor said they "could" remove my tonsils but this was a very last resort as it wasn't an operation they did willy-nilly in adults!

They never offered me any explanations for it either.

Do you cough a lot or clear your throat constantly?

Hi Vernon,

I too have had a sore throat for 3 months and after xray and blood test (both negative) I have just been to ENT clinic and had a camera up my nose and into my throat. After reading other comments I asked for a spray before the camera was inserted. The doctor said only 1 in 10 ask for that but he did it anyway. The camera was inserted and unlike a lot of the other comments on this site I felt virtually nothing. It only took a couple of minutes. I too was worried about cancer but the doctor said I was all clear and suggested it was a silent reflux. Much relieved I bounced out of the clinic. Hope this helps you and anyone reading this . Ian