Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD A sore throat can make you feel miserable. It usually is caused by a virus, bacteria, or ...

Other causes of a sore throat without a fever include allergies, acid reflux, and STIs. Normally, you don't need to see a doctor for a sore throat if you don't have a fever to go with it.

Causes of a sore throat on one side includes the flu, tonsillitis, a canker sore, or a tumor. Look out for other symptoms to help you identify what's causing your sore throat on one side.

Having a sore throat can be uncomfortable, or worse. In many cases, sore throats are caused by viral infections but an expert at Baylor College of Medicine says that although this may be the most ...