Nowadays, when there are problems like sore throat, stiffness and burning sensation, people are immediately afraid that they may have come under the coronavirus. In most cases, the earliest symptoms of coronavirus have been seen as a sore throat, burning sensation and persistent cough. This is the reason why people get nervous when these problems occur. Although the only cause of these throat problems is not the Kovid-19 infection, it can also cause many other issues, which are extremely common.
Here Are the 5 Common Causes of Sore Throat and Throat Infection Other Than COVID-19 Symptoms –
1.) Common Cold
It is the rainy season, and viral infections spread more rapidly during this season. Therefore, the common cold is a common problem occurring in this season. Common colds can also cause stiffness, pain, or burning in your throat. So you may be having these problems due to the common cold. Other symptoms of the common cold are runny nose, sneezing, cough and fatigue. If you feel these problems in your throat, you should drink warm water, hot herbal tea, etc. If the problem is not cured within 1-2 days, the doctor should take proper advice.
2.) Flu or Influenza
Like a cold, flu (influenza) is a common disease that spreads during the rainy season. A person may have problems like throat pain, sputum swallowing, burning sensation and tightness even when flu is present. Other flu symptoms are as follows – fever, chills, headache, fatigue etc. Usually, it would help if you rested a lot to cure the flu. Therefore, if you feel these problems, stay at home and have a light meal, like vegetable soup, lentil water, chicken soup etc. Also, drink hot water and drink herbal tea. If the symptoms do not improve in 5-7 days or the severity of symptoms increases, then contact the doctor and seek appropriate advice.
3.) Strep Throat
Strep throat is a common infection caused by a bacterium called Streptococcus. The main symptoms of this problem are sore throat, burning sensation in the back of the throat, trouble swallowing solid or liquid things, confusion etc. Strep throat is also a virus infection that spreads like common Cold and flu, and its risk is also high during rainy days. Other symptoms of this problem are- sudden fever, muscle aches, chills, loss of appetite, headache and swelling of lymph nodes etc. Even after this problem, you should drink warm water, hot herbal tea and hot soup and contact the doctor. Because usually, antibiotics are needed to cure strep throat, which doctors will be able to give you. Keep in mind that this disease is also contagious like coronavirus, so in this disease also, you should stay away from people.
4.) Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis causes swelling of the tonsils located in the throat; they turn red and have white rashes filled with pus. Due to the problem of Tonsillitis, there is also pain in the throat, tightness in the throat, burning sensation and difficulty in swallowing food and water. By the way, the problem of Tonsillitis is cured in 4-10 days, but if you have a lot of discomforts, you should contact the doctor. You may also get fever due to Tonsillitis, but you will not see cold symptoms.
5.) Acid Reflux or GERD
If there is a problem of throat irritation, pain and prick along with the throat, then understand that this acid reflux can occur. This problem is caused by consuming too much spicy, chilly, spicy food, eating more than your capacity, sleeping immediately after eating, drinking more coffee, eating late at night. The root cause of this problem is that the acid produced in your stomach to digest food reaches the chest and throat part. In the case of acid reflux, you can cure it very quickly by changing the diet or taking some common medicines.
Therefore, if you see symptoms like burning sensation in the throat, sore throat or sputum after getting up in the morning, do not panic. Because it may not be a coronavirus, but some viral infection or problem.
