Question 1

does strep throat cause you to cough up blood?

Accepted Answer

No: Unless coughing a lot.

Question 2

doctor said i have strep throat. is it normal for me to cough up tiny bits of blood alongside of mucus?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: Some individuals get marked inflammation from strep throat, and with cough, fragile blood vessels could rupture and cause bleeding.  This should resolve with treatment.  Be sure to complete your full course of medication, as the strep infection tends to flare if only partially treated.

Question 3

i can feel a lump in my throat when i lift my head, there's also a bit of pain involved when i do that. i also started coughing blood when i cough fro?

Accepted Answer

Emergency ? !: Bleeding as you describe may be due to a local process  but hemoptysis as described may also be life threatening depending on its source (lungs, of greatest concern). Your sense of a persistent mass in your throat  with bleeding requires urgent attention.

Question 4

i've been sick for a few days with headache and sore throat with pain and cough. today i was coughing blood. should it worry me? is it contagious?

Accepted Answer

May be-need to check: Airway irritation/ inflammation is the most common cause of coughing blood. Unless it's large amount, this should be self limited. However, if persists, definitely needs to be investigated further, As for being contagious- really hard to say, as viral respiratory infections usually are, but limited.

Question 5

i have severe strep throat. woke up today with a horrible headache, coughing up blood and tightness in chest. should i go to er?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are coughing up frank blood (not just mucus tinged with blood) and you have significant chest tightness (especially if accompanied by respiratory difficulties) - that would be appropriate. Take care.

Question 6

why do i have strep throat and blood in my urine?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: Please see your doctor.  The bacteria causing your strep throat, can cause problems in other areas too, including the kidneys.

Question 7

can strep throat cause your throat to bleed or have streaks of blood down you throat and in the back of the back?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Strep is a extremely sore throat caused by a bacteria.  Usually people have red dots on back roof of their mouth as well as white exudate on the back of their throat.  Some people have a fever and upset stomach along with the sore throat.

Question 8

i was diagnosed with strep throat and i felt a little pop in my neck now i have white puss brown stuff and blood coming out what happened?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node infection: Presumably this is outside the mouth, maybe on the neck? It sounds like you have a seriously infected lymph node that now is draining. You should see a doctor ASAP:  you probably need an antibiotic (perhaps a diffeent one than given for your strep throat), and perhaps minor surgery to assure complete drainage. Good luck.

Question 9

hello. i have strep throat and whenever i hack up mucus (i do this all the time instead of blowing my noise) some blood shows on the mucus. help?

Accepted Answer

Common problem.: I assume you are on antibiotics.  If not you need to be.  Small amounts of blood in the mucus are common with infections of the nose and throat.  IF you have a lot of bleeding or you still have fever after 72 hours, can't swallow liquids, shortness of breath etc. call doc right away or get seen again. This should clear up as you recover.

Question 10

blood test positive for strep,but i don't remember having strep throat recently.where could it come from?10 days on penicillin,should that clear it up

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: I assume you are commenting on a strep antibody test, since you would be very sick with strep in your blood. Adults can have ASO and similar tests at higher than expected levels form rather insignificant illnesses. A single skin infection, minor sore throat, or other issue can push up a titer. In the absence of symptoms it is viewed as a curiosity, not a sign of active disease.

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Does strep throat cause you to cough up blood?

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Doctor said i have strep throat. is it normal for me to cough up tiny bits of blood alongside of mucus?

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I can feel a lump in my throat when i lift my head, there's also a bit of pain involved when i do that. i also started coughing blood when i cough fro?

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I've been sick for a few days with headache and sore throat with pain and cough. today i was coughing blood. should it worry me? is it contagious?

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I have severe strep throat. woke up today with a horrible headache, coughing up blood and tightness in chest. should i go to er?

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Why do i have strep throat and blood in my urine?

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Can strep throat cause your throat to bleed or have streaks of blood down you throat and in the back of the back?

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I was diagnosed with strep throat and i felt a little pop in my neck now i have white puss brown stuff and blood coming out what happened?

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Hello. i have strep throat and whenever i hack up mucus (i do this all the time instead of blowing my noise) some blood shows on the mucus. help?

A member asked:

Blood test positive for strep,but i don't remember having strep throat recently.where could it come from?10 days on penicillin,should that clear it up

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