<human>: Hi last week I had a sore throat that moved to my right ear.. For a few days. It was Also painful to swallow but it went away after a few days. Yesterday I woke up with a swollen, painful tongue with a lump inside. Today I still have the pain and the bump and my sore throat is back? What is going on?
<bot>: Hello and welcome to ChatDoctori have gone through your query. Sore throats commonly caused by a viral infection, but bacterial infection may also cause a sore throat like :Strep throat, which usually does not occur with congestion or a cough. An inflammation or infection of the tonsils (tonsillitis) and sometimes the adenoids (adenoids). An infection of the tissues around the tonsils (peritonsillar abscess). Inflammation of the epiglottis (epiglottis). The treatment for a sore throat depends on the cause as for a sore throat caused by viral infection you don't need to take antibiotics but for bacterial infection you do. However, you can treat many sore throats at home.~ gargling with warm salt water~ Chat Doctor. Hope this answers your query. Regards