Question 1

does alegra d or amoxicillian cause loss of appetite. i am taking them for strep throat and sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

See below: Neither medication should cause loss of appetite.  Your decrease in appetite is most likely secondary to your illness.

Question 2

strep? the last 3 days i've had loss of appetite and low fever-99.5 f. today i have a mild sore throat. glands not swollen. i've never had strep before.

Accepted Answer

Viral pharyngitis: Sounds like you have a cold.  Sometimes it attacks the throat more than the nose.  Generally though you will have some nasal congestion and sneezing aswell, and then cough.  If the pain gets worse or your throat looks bright red   i would see your primary doctor to check for strep. .  Otherwise Acetaminophen or ibuprofen, lots of water and rest is the best thing.

Question 3

12 year old, puking, nauseated , loss of appetite , no fever, tested negative to strep, also has accasional headache, also a sore throat what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Viral illness: This could be one of a number of viral illnesses. The number one that comes to mind at your child's age is mono. A blood test could be done to rule this in or out. Many of these viruses that cause a similar constellation of symptoms are self-limiting - this means your body will clear them up on its own, and child should get plenty of rest, fluids and good diet. Get her further checked out.

Question 4

sudden onset of sore throat, wheezing, loss of voice, fluid in ears but no runny nose fever or any other symptoms could this be strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Most probably it's a viral infection leading to this constellation of symptoms, unlikely to be streptococcal pharyngitis from the outset, although bacteria may kick in later, but symptoms will change. Saline nasal washes, salt water gargles for decongestion remain the mainstay for treatment though, together with voice rest,fluids,bronchodilator for wheezing if you're prescribed one, c MD if worse

Question 5

is it a symptom of strep throat to have laryngitis?

Accepted Answer

Strep throat: Actually, not. A strep throat affects the pharynx and tonsils and is caused by bacteria. On the other hand, laryngitis involves the larynx or voice box and is mainly cuased by viruses. You develop a sore throat with strep and hoarness of the voice (or loss of voice in extreme cases) with laryngitis.

Question 6

is a hoarse voice a symptom of strep throat or laryngitis?

Accepted Answer

Laryngitis: Acute laryngitis sx are hoarse voice, cough, sore throat and other URI sx.Strep throat  has headache, sore throat with exudate, bodyaches , fever, chills and no hoarse voice.

Question 7

does strep throat cause decrease in appetite?

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Often: This and stomach pain are the symptoms most likely to affect food intake.It is important to push fluids until the patient responds to treatment.

Question 8

what's the symptom difference of mono and strep throat. ?

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Similar but: Both cause very sore throat with swelling and fever. Both can be diagnosed readily with a rapid test. Mono rapid test is less accurate. Mono  significant systemic symptoms such as fatigue, sleepiness, nausea, and the swelling tends to be more severe and more dramatic appearing.  Strep gets better much faster and does justify antibiotics in children and teens. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/strep-throat/basics/symptoms/con-http://www.pennmedicine.org/encyclopedia/em_PrintArticle.aspx?gcid=000591

Question 9

i'm on day 3 of moxicillin for strep throat, after a visit to an urgent care center. so far no symptom relief. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Call your doctor: Strep throat is caused by the group A streptococcus bacteria but is very similar to viral pharyngitis. A rapid strep test is performed to determine if Streptococci are present. Antibiotics do not work for viral illnesses. The test is not 100% accurate however. If no improvement a throat culture can sort out if it is viral or you have resistant bacteria and may need a different antibiotic.

Question 10

does strep throat cause voice loss? multiple sources tell me it does not, however my voice has been gone for a few days and i was diagnosed with strep

Accepted Answer

Co-infections: Strep by itself would not  trigger vocal cord swelling needed to cause voice loss. However, it can be carried without causing infection in 5-10% of the population and cause a positive test. Other viral infections that may cause voice loss and sore throat may be indistinguishable from strep clinically. You could have both infections or just a virus.

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Is loss of appetite a symptom of strep throat

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Does alegra d or amoxicillian cause loss of appetite. i am taking them for strep throat and sinusitis?

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Strep? the last 3 days i've had loss of appetite and low fever-99.5 f. today i have a mild sore throat. glands not swollen. i've never had strep before.

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12 year old, puking, nauseated , loss of appetite , no fever, tested negative to strep, also has accasional headache, also a sore throat what could this be?

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Sudden onset of sore throat, wheezing, loss of voice, fluid in ears but no runny nose fever or any other symptoms could this be strep throat?

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Is it a symptom of strep throat to have laryngitis?

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Is a hoarse voice a symptom of strep throat or laryngitis?

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Does strep throat cause decrease in appetite?

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What's the symptom difference of mono and strep throat. ?

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I'm on day 3 of moxicillin for strep throat, after a visit to an urgent care center. so far no symptom relief. should i be concerned?

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Does strep throat cause voice loss? multiple sources tell me it does not, however my voice has been gone for a few days and i was diagnosed with strep

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