Q: will strep test show positive at first sign of sore throat? symptoms started less than 24 hrs ago, got tested, nurse said test negative. i often get strep.

The rapid strep test: Can be falsely negative 30% of the time, meaning you have the disease but the rapid test failed to pick it up. That is why many docs will send a culture. But even so, if you know you were exposed to another person who tested positive for strep pharyngitis, the guidelines say to treat regardless of what the rapid test shows. In that case many elect not to send a culture because it doesn't affect Tx

Q: help! there's white substance on back of tongue and i'm having sore throat symptoms?

This could be a: Viral infection, strep throat, yeast etc. Med eval would help to differentiate. For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician ; get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm &gt;.

Q: tested positive with strep throat for 3 time in last two months.i have sore throat symptoms but nothing else.am i a carrier? am i contagious everyday?

Treatment: You should be treated with antibiotic for 10 -14 days and after treatment have culture from throat to be sure is negative but if positive it is resistant to antibiotic that you use so antibiotic should be Chang and to be treated and have culture after treatment again.

Q: help me understand pls; why commonly do i suffer from coughing, mucus and blocked nose after having a day or two of sore throat symptoms, not during?

Spread of infection: What you described suggests viral infection and virus may affect different tissues at different times in the course of an infection. For example measles causes sore throat before there is skin rash. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless. Practice safe sex.

Q: can you have strep throat symptoms for just one day, i awoke yesterday with fever_ sore throat, no cough or runny nose but woke up today and was fine?

Sore throats: Most likely you had a viral sore throat, which is the most common cause of a sore throat . Recommendation would be to check for strep if you have had a sore throat for 3-4 days that is not getting any better. Glad you are feeling better.

Q: is it possible to have a mild sore throat without it actually being sore or having anything inflamed? can anxiety bring on a sore throat? no other symptoms.

I don't think: anxiety would be high on the list of things causing a sore throat.As you allude to, infection is the usual cause, usually viral which resolves without specific treatment. Bacterial sore throat requires antibiotics but there is usually fever and REDNESS.Acid reflux from stomach can cause sore throat, as can dry air, allergies, smoking, post-nasal drip.Try gargling with salt water; it should resolve

Q: is it normal for one tonsil to be slightly bigger than the other? i have no sore throat, no other symptoms really.

Tonsil: Yes. Unless one is inordinately larger. If so, see ENT

Question 1

hello doctors is sore throat symptoms could get worse with ms i have a sore throat with occasional fevers every 3-6 hours , sever fatigue, and very painful legs and toes thogh i was tested for covid-19 twice with negative results thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Viral infection could cause relapse but bacterial infection will rarely cause relapse.  Notify neurologist and make sure you are taking a potent DMT

Question 2

sudden and severe sore throat. no other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Viral?: If you have just started getting the sore throat, drink lots of fluids and take an ibuprofen. Rest, chill out, be quiet. Some people find salt water gargle to be helpful. See your doctor of symptoms don't improve within a few hours,  or you develop a high fever or significant trouble swallowing.

Question 3

what are the strep vs other sore throat symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Positive Strep Test: Strep throat usually occurs rapidly with severe achiness, swollen tonsils, puss on the tonsils, swollen lymph nodes in the neck and fevers < 101. There is usually no runny nose, congestion, cough, nausea or vomiting. Sometimes the patient's throat is so sore they can almost not swallow. A regular sore throat is milder with runny nose, cough, lower fever and less achiness. A strep test/culture is +.

Question 4

will strep test show positive at first sign of sore throat? symptoms started less than 24 hrs ago, got tested, nurse said test negative. i often get strep.

Accepted Answer

The rapid strep test: Can be falsely negative 30% of the time, meaning you have the disease but the rapid test failed to pick it up. That is why many docs will send a culture. But even so, if you know you were exposed to another person who tested positive for strep pharyngitis, the guidelines say to treat regardless of what the rapid test shows. In that case many elect not to send a culture because it doesn't affect Tx

Question 5

help! there's white substance on back of tongue and i'm having sore throat symptoms?

Accepted Answer

This could be a: Viral infection, strep throat, yeast etc. Med eval would help to differentiate. For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician ; get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm &gt;.

Question 6

tested positive with strep throat for 3 time in last two months.i have sore throat symptoms but nothing else.am i a carrier? am i contagious everyday?

Accepted Answer

Treatment: You should be treated with antibiotic for 10 -14 days and after treatment have culture from throat to be sure is negative but if positive it is resistant to antibiotic that you use so antibiotic should be Chang and to be treated and have culture after treatment again.

Question 7

help me understand pls; why commonly do i suffer from coughing, mucus and blocked nose after having a day or two of sore throat symptoms, not during?

Accepted Answer

Spread of infection: What you described suggests viral infection and virus may affect different tissues at different times in the course of an infection. For example measles causes sore throat before there is skin rash.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.  Drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless.
Practice safe sex.

Question 8

can you have strep throat symptoms for just one day, i awoke yesterday with fever_ sore throat, no cough or runny nose but woke up today and was fine?

Accepted Answer

Sore throats: Most likely you had a viral sore throat, which is the most common cause of a  sore throat .  Recommendation would be to check for strep if you  have had a sore throat for 3-4 days that is not getting any better.  Glad you are feeling better.

Question 9

is it possible to have a mild sore throat without it actually being sore or having anything inflamed? can anxiety bring on a sore throat? no other symptoms.

Accepted Answer

I don't think: anxiety would be high on the list of things causing a sore throat.As you allude to, infection is the usual cause, usually viral which resolves without specific treatment. Bacterial sore throat requires antibiotics but there is usually fever and REDNESS.Acid reflux from stomach can cause sore throat, as can dry air, allergies, smoking, post-nasal drip.Try gargling with salt water; it should resolve

Question 10

is it normal for one tonsil to be slightly bigger than the other? i have no sore throat, no other symptoms really.

Accepted Answer

Tonsil: Yes. Unless one is inordinately larger. If so, see ENT

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Hello doctors is sore throat symptoms could get worse with ms i have a sore throat with occasional fevers every 3-6 hours , sever fatigue, and very painful legs and toes thogh i was tested for covid-19 twice with negative results thank you?

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Sudden and severe sore throat. no other symptoms?

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What are the strep vs other sore throat symptoms?

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Will strep test show positive at first sign of sore throat? symptoms started less than 24 hrs ago, got tested, nurse said test negative. i often get strep.

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Help! there's white substance on back of tongue and i'm having sore throat symptoms?

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Tested positive with strep throat for 3 time in last two months.i have sore throat symptoms but nothing else.am i a carrier? am i contagious everyday?

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Help me understand pls; why commonly do i suffer from coughing, mucus and blocked nose after having a day or two of sore throat symptoms, not during?

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Can you have strep throat symptoms for just one day, i awoke yesterday with fever_ sore throat, no cough or runny nose but woke up today and was fine?

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Is it possible to have a mild sore throat without it actually being sore or having anything inflamed? can anxiety bring on a sore throat? no other symptoms.

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Is it normal for one tonsil to be slightly bigger than the other? i have no sore throat, no other symptoms really.

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