Logo

Why That Persistent Sore Throat Deserves A Second Look Before It Turns Into A Rare Medical Emergency

Why That Persistent Sore Throat Deserves A Second Look Before It Turns Into A Rare Medical Emergency

Credits: Canva

Text
Ishita Roy

Updated Jul 8, 2025 | 12:00 PM IST
SummaryA sore throat may seem harmless at first, but in rare cases, it can be the warning sign of something far more serious. Caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, 'mono' often mimics a cold but can lead to serious complications, even leading to a ruptured spleen. Doctors now warn that if symptoms like fatigue, swollen glands, and upper abdominal pain accompany a sore throat, it shouldn’t be ignored. Early diagnosis can prevent life-threatening outcomes, even without visible injury.

End of Article
Natural Ways To Increase Protein In Your Diet

Natural Ways To Increase Protein In Your Diet

Managing Excessive Daytime Sleepiness – Tips To Try

Managing Excessive Daytime Sleepiness – Tips To Try

How Much Protein Is Too Much?

How Much Protein Is Too Much?

High Fiber Indian Foods You Should Try

High Fiber Indian Foods You Should Try

10 Easy Ways To Boost Daily Fiber Intake

10 Easy Ways To Boost Daily Fiber Intake

Adding Walnut Oil To Your Diet? Benefits You Should Know

Adding Walnut Oil To Your Diet? Benefits You Should Know

Drinks That Soothe Headaches And Migraines

Drinks That Soothe Headaches And Migraines

Waist Exercises For More Toned Belly

Waist Exercises For More Toned Belly

This Is How Stress Affects Your Heart

This Is How Stress Affects Your Heart

Does Digital ‘Brain Rot’ Really Affect Your Health?

Does Digital ‘Brain Rot’ Really Affect Your Health?

Dishes With Fermented Foods To Eat For Your Gut Health

Dishes With Fermented Foods To Eat For Your Gut Health

Yoga Poses That Stimulate Good Bowel Health

Yoga Poses That Stimulate Good Bowel Health

Weekend Warrior Exercises For Full Body Movement

Weekend Warrior Exercises For Full Body Movement

Weekend Meal Prep Ideas That Will Last You A Weekend

Weekend Meal Prep Ideas That Will Last You A Weekend

Easy Homemade Healthy Dishes For Long Afternoons

Easy Homemade Healthy Dishes For Long Afternoons

Silent Walking: Mental Health Booster That Keeps You Fit

Silent Walking: Mental Health Booster That Keeps You Fit

Dumbbell Exercises You Can Do At Home

Dumbbell Exercises You Can Do At Home

These Foods Are Keeping You Awake At Night

These Foods Are Keeping You Awake At Night

Ways to Manage Sugar Cravings

Ways to Manage Sugar Cravings

Your Body Doesn’t Want You To Lose Weight – Here's It Resists

Your Body Doesn’t Want You To Lose Weight – Here's It Resists

High-Protein No Cook Dishes You Should Try

High-Protein No Cook Dishes You Should Try

Yoga Poses That Aid In Digestion

Yoga Poses That Aid In Digestion

Low Calorie Dinner Options For Weight Loss

Low Calorie Dinner Options For Weight Loss

Cardiac Arrest Vs. Heart Attack: Difference Explained Under 60 Seconds

Cardiac Arrest Vs. Heart Attack: Difference Explained Under 60 Seconds

High Protein Low-Carb Snacks To Have On The Go

High Protein Low-Carb Snacks To Have On The Go

Knee Exercises Desk Workers Should Do For Joint Health

Knee Exercises Desk Workers Should Do For Joint Health

Why Do I Feel Sleepy During The Day?

Why Do I Feel Sleepy During The Day?

High Protein Early Morning Meals To Keep You Full Till Lunch

High Protein Early Morning Meals To Keep You Full Till Lunch

International Yoga Day 2025: Benefits of Doing Tadasana Every Morning

International Yoga Day 2025: Benefits of Doing Tadasana Every Morning

High-Carb Foods That Are Really Healthy

High-Carb Foods That Are Really Healthy

Dementia Vs Alzheimer’s: Difference Explained Under 60 Seconds

Dementia Vs Alzheimer’s: Difference Explained Under 60 Seconds

Healthy Staple Foods To Make Eating Healthy Easier

Healthy Staple Foods To Make Eating Healthy Easier

Are You Dealing With Abandonment Issues? Signs And Risk Factors

Are You Dealing With Abandonment Issues? Signs And Risk Factors

Mid-Work Healthy Snacks You Can Eat Throughout The Day

Mid-Work Healthy Snacks You Can Eat Throughout The Day

Common Mistakes You May Be Making In The Gym

Common Mistakes You May Be Making In The Gym

Strengthen Your Legs Muscles With These Exercises

Strengthen Your Legs Muscles With These Exercises

Beat Anxiety With Books: How Reading Helps With Stress

Beat Anxiety With Books: How Reading Helps With Stress

Ghee For Health: Ayurvedic Health Benefits Of Clarified Butter

Ghee For Health: Ayurvedic Health Benefits Of Clarified Butter

Common Mistakes You Are Making While Walking

Common Mistakes You Are Making While Walking

Exercises You Should Do At Home When You Skip Gym

Exercises You Should Do At Home When You Skip Gym

Up
NextMan Walks Into ER Feeling Unwell, Hours Later Starts Hallucinating—Now He’s Battling A Rare Disorder That Mimics Mental Illness
Related Article
health-wellness

Man Walks Into ER Feeling Unwell, Hours Later Starts Hallucinating—Now He’s Battling A Rare Disorder That Mimics Mental Illness

health-wellness

Overweight Women With Heart Disease Face 31% Higher Breast Cancer Risk

health-wellness

76% Of Stomach Cancer Cases Are Linked to This Common Infection, But Not Many Know About It

Latest Articles
health-wellness

Man Walks Into ER Feeling Unwell, Hours Later Starts Hallucinating—Now He’s Battling A Rare Disorder That Mimics Mental Illness

health-wellness

Overweight Women With Heart Disease Face 31% Higher Breast Cancer Risk

health-wellness

76% Of Stomach Cancer Cases Are Linked to This Common Infection, But Not Many Know About It

  • Home
  • Health Wellness
  • Why That Persistent Sore Throat Deserves A Second Look Before It Turns Into A Rare Medical Emergency