Anacin, Pain-Eze, Tylenol, and 40 others; also in more than 150 combination products) Not an NSAID; doesn't cause stomach problems like NSAIDs; common ingredient in headache and cold medicines; large amounts can cause liver damage.
Sore throat is a common problem during childhood, and is usually the result of a bacterial or viral infection. Although sore throat usually resolves without complications, it sometimes requires treatment with an antibiotic. There are some less common causes of sore throat that are serious or even life-threatening.
Strep throat facts. 1  Most sore throats are caused by viruses, not strep bacteria. 2  Symptoms of strep throat in middle-age children and adolescents include: 3  Sore throat (90%). 4  Headache (85%). 5  Fever (85%). 6  Upset stomach (65%). 7  Symptoms associated with an upper respiratory infection (a  cold ) are typically absent (for example, nasal congestion, ... 8  Ttrep throat facts. 1  Most sore throats are caused by viruses, not strep bacteria. 2  Symptoms of strep throat in middle-age children and adolescents include: 3  Sore throat (90%). 4  Headache (85%). 5  Fever (85%). 6  Upset stomach (65%). 7  Symptoms associated with an upper respiratory infection (a  cold ) are typically absent (for example, nasal congestion, ... 8  T