A member asked:

The sides of my throat have been red for a while now. my doctor gave me antibiotics last tuesday. i just finished it today, why is it still very red?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Fete answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Virus: It could be a viral infection; antibiotics will not treat viruses. are you having any symptoms? Fever? Any white spots on the throat or just red? Swollen glands? If it still hurts see your doctor for a re-check.

Answered 3/30/2015

3k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

The sides of my throat have been red for a while now. my doctor gave me antibiotics last tuesday. i just finished it today, why is it still very red?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Fete answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

3 yrsago i got some lumps under my neck,it small,nopain.I meet doc and he say It just bcs of my damage teeth, he gave me antibiotic, i didnt finish eat the med. until now lumps didn't gone. Is it Cancer? Swollen lymph node ? Is it normal ? :'(

A member asked:

I was prescribed 7 days of penicillin VK for a sore throat (with white patches). I finished the antibiotic today and my throat doesn't hurt anymore, but it's still red. Will the redness go down on its own or do I need another antibiotic?

A member asked:

Hubby has sore throat on one side no other syptoms, doc said he could see a boil like thing. Took antibiotic went away now it's back. What could it be?

A member asked:

Ive had a itchy red dot on the side of my nose for around 2 months,I went to the doctor and he said it was an infection and gave antibiotics,Ive just finished the antibiotics and it isnt gone but has improved.Is it really an infection or not?

A member asked:

The sides of my throat has been red for almost 6 weeks now. I am very worried because I already went to the doctor and he said it was a small virus?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

My husband is already on an antibiotic and Prednisone for strep throat. Now his eyes are red. Should he go back to a doctor? Or is this common?

Doctor doesnt know whats causing my red throat because no other symptoms, said it cud be food scratching it, prescribed me antibiotic shud i take med?

Doctor gave me antibiotics for a lump on the side of my neck but it's been 2 weeks and it's still there and now I have another lump. What could it be?

5 month sore throat. ENT doc said everythings fine. Red, irritated, cobestones fatig. Antibitics, steriods, postnasal meds no help. STD/HIV/Strep neg.

For a while now the sides of my throat have been very red and the doctor told me it was a viral infection. It has been a while and it is still red. ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?