Question 1

will strep throat go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Strep can be very serious and contagious. It is best to have a doctor examin you and prescribe the necessary medications to help elimiate the infection and help protect you and the others around you.

Question 2

will strep throat go away on its own? please help me docs!

Accepted Answer

1st Sx will : Strep throat goes through several phases. The acute symptoms will eventually fade in most without rx. During the sub-acute phase, the body continues to make antibodies and a fraction (1/200) develop long term complications including kidney damage, heart damage(rheumatic fever) and brain injury.Antibiotics can stop the  complications if started within ~10 days of first fever.

Question 3

will strep throat go away on its on, or do you have to take an antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Strep infections: Strep throat can go away without treatment, but the repercussions can be serious like rheumatic fever glomerulonephritis or chorea.

Question 4

what will happen if i let strep throat go away by its self?

Accepted Answer

Strep throat: This is always risky, not because of the infection itself, but rather because of post-streptococcal complications like acute rheumatic fever.

Question 5

does strep throat go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

It can sometime but: Like any infection it is possible for body to fight of the infection and ut can rarely happen with strep throat
but having said that it is not wise to let it go untreated as it can cause severe complications like rheumatic fever which can effect your heart or nervous system.It can also cause otitis media, sinusitis, peritonsillar abscess
and delayed complications like
glomerulonephritis is serious.

Question 6

how long is it supposed to it take for strep throat to go away with medicine?

Accepted Answer

Rapid improvement.: A person usually feels much better 24 to 48 hours after starting antibiotics. They are usually not contagious after completing 24 hours of antibiotics. You still need to take the full course of antibiotics. Don't stop just because you are feeling better.

Question 7

what is done if strep throat doesn't go away with a full course of antibotics ?

Accepted Answer

Several possibities: You were re-exposed and reinfected ( using the same toothbrush or kissing your asymptomatic partner can do this). You can also have another issue at the same time.Mono and strep can occur concurrently. Some people reinfect so easily that a 2 step treatment protocol using a penicillin drug followed by Rifampin is occasionally used.

Question 8

what can i take for strep throat that wont go away?

Accepted Answer

Get a proper Dx 1st: If you had a strep test done & your problems persist after treatment, you may have an additional issue to consider. Mononucleosis will often present with a sore throat & swollen glands & a throat swab may find strep. Strep may be part of the problem or may have just been an incidental finding.Some people carry strep without getting sick. A recheck with some testing may help find your answer.

Question 9

i know strep throat is supposed to go away in 3-7 days with or without medicine, but if it doesn't go away, can it turn into something worse?

Accepted Answer

It needs antbiotics: Strep throat requires antibiotic treatment. Complications can include infection of middle ear, sinuses, tonsils, skin & blood; scarlet fever, inflammation of the kidney (glomerulonephritis) & eventually rheumatic fever.

Question 10

if having strep throat caused my gums to get infected, will it go away when the strep goes away?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Streptococcal infections of gingiva are seen very rarely, although it can occur with other inflammatory diseases like throat inflammations.
You should see a dentist, to examine for possible pre-existing periodontal disease that may require specific treatment, besides the routine antibiotics for strep. tonsillitis.

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