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What part of your throat makes you sick?
uvula makes you throw up, tonsils make you get strep throat because the bacteria incubate there
How does getting your tonsils taken out help you not to have sore throat troubles like strep throat?
Your tonsils build up bacteria causing an irritation in the back of the throat so when you get your tonsils removed you don't have to worry about it.
How long does Strep Throat Last and Why?
usually strep throat lasts up to 10 to 14 days, depending on your antibiotic
Is a sore throat contagious?
Sore throats may be caused by either bacteria or viruses. Viruses often give symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and cough -- but not always. Bacteria (strep) usually are not associated with these "cold" symptoms. It is impossible to tell just by looking at the throat whether it is a virus or strep throat. You have to swab it. Currently, there are no antibiotics that work well against viruses that typically cause a sore throat. That's okay because the body gets rid of this on its own, so all you have to do is treat the symptoms like the pain. Strep throat needs antibiotics to cure it. A person with strep throat is considered non-infectious after the first 24 hours of antibiotics. If your child has strep throat she should stay away from others until that 24 hours is up. Viruses, on the other hand, are most infectious usually before you have symptoms, such as a sore throat so it is not necessary to keep your child home if she only has a viral sore throat. For many reasons I believe it is important not to treat a "strep throat" based upon observation alone. The throat should be swabbed for culture.
How long does it take to get rid of strep throat?
it all sort of depends. When i have had strep throat it is usually for 2 to 3 days. And you can never be sure
Does strep throat cause your face to be swollen?
For about a week, I've had Strep throat but hadnt been to the doctor. Eventually, the pain got to me and he prescribed me some antibiotics (Amoxicillin Trihydrate). I took my one pill that afternoon, and one after dinner. I took a third one this morning around 6 AM and went back to sleep. I woke up feeling something in the back of my throat i just couldn't swallow. Turns out its my uvula. Since i don't know my regular tongue size (never knew i would need to), im not sure if its my throat slightly swelling again, my tongue swelling (i think that might be it), or my uvula swollen (can that even happen?) Any sollutions?
How do you treat strep throat symptoms without a doctor?
Strep throat can be treated without going to the doctor. There will be more discomfort involved in the healing process due to swollen throat or pharyngitis. It will take 4 to 7 days for your immune system to build up antibodies to fight the Streptococcus bacteria that cause strep throat. What you can do to minimize the discomfort is take warm tea with lemon or buy a local anesthetic spray to numb the swollen tonsils. Good luck fighting the bacteria!
Is a viral infection contagious when it is a severe sore throat?
Sore throats may be caused by either bacteria or viruses. Viruses often give symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and cough -- but not always. Bacteria (strep) usually are not associated with these "cold" symptoms. It is impossible to tell just by looking at the throat whether it is a virus or strep throat. You have to swab it. Currently, there are no antibiotics that work well against viruses that typically cause a sore throat. That's okay because the body gets rid of this on its own, so all you have to do is treat the symptoms like the pain. Strep throat needs antibiotics to cure it. A person with strep throat is considered non-infectious after the first 24 hours of antibiotics. If your child has strep throat she should stay away from others until that 24 hours is up. Viruses, on the other hand, are most infectious usually before you have symptoms, such as a sore throat so it is not necessary to keep your child home if she only has a viral sore throat. For many reasons I believe it is important not to treat a "strep throat" based upon observation alone. The throat should be swabbed for culture.
Why do you have white bumps on your tonsles?
It's possible that you have strep throat. You should get a strep test just in case. Just visit a doctor, and they'll swipe a swab on the back of your throat. If the strep test is negative, then the doc may figure out another illness you may have. There's definitely something up with your throat tho.
Can a sore throat lead to strep throat?
When one has a disease that the immune system is currently fighting against (strep throat), the other immune defenses are slightly decreased in order to ramp up the specific immune cells attacking the current infection. Therefore, combating strep throat could leave the body open to other opportunistic infections such as pneumonia, especially in the elderly.
Can you have a throat infection and it not be sore?
Yes. I have had strep throat before and the doctor found it on a routine check-up. I think I had a low grade temp of 99 but no sore throat.
Can you sing with strep throat?
No, During the time you have strep throat, you need to be quiet and rest. You need to go to the doctor to prescribe a antibiotic therapy or for kids, a pink medicine that I don't know the name of. You might be prescribed penicillin also. You could sing but not very great. It is horrible for me to sing after strep throat recovered because you haven't talked for a long time and after strep throat you need to warm up your voice again.
