I seem to be getting a sore throat more often recently. I am 63, live in Vermont, have problems with depression, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and more. Is there anything that would be causing me to have a sore throat every 2 or 3 months now that did not seem to cause problems before?
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern, and would like to explain that your sore throat needs a comprehensive medical investigation to identify the exact cause of your complaints. Several factors, like inflammatory diseases, adverse Chat Doctor. First, a careful physical exam is necessary to rule in/out possible signs of infection, or alternative disorders. Some lab tests, like complete blood count, PCR, ESR, AS (antistreptolysin liters), fasting glucose, should be done to differentiate between possible causes. A thorough investigation of current therapy and underlying health disorders is helpful too. You need to discuss with your internist about above-mentioned options. Hope to have been helpful! Greetings!