A member asked:

I have a sore throat and its very red. but im traveling abroad right now and do not have access to a doctor. im worried its strep or an infection. or could it just be a common cold?

Q: i have a sore throat and its very red. but im traveling abroad right now and do not have access to a doctor. im worried its strep or an infection. or could it just be a common cold?

: Monitor temperature and breathing, if you are worsening or not improving in two days, please see a physician. Stay well hydrated, drink soothing fluids. Strep is usually associated with fever and swelling of the lymph nodes.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Monitor temperature and breathing, if you are worsening or not improving in two days, please see a physician. Stay well hydrated, drink soothing fluids. Strep is usually associated with fever and swelling of the lymph nodes.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/18/2022

0 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:

I have a sore throat and its very red. but im traveling abroad right now and do not have access to a doctor. im worried its strep or an infection. or could it just be a common cold?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with a viral infection and was only given pain medication. Does that sound right? I have a sore throat and white bumps in my throat. I went to the doctor and they completed a swab and said i did not have strep throat. They also took blood

A member asked:

Sore throat with red spots and doctor said I do not have strep or mono. This has been going on for four weeks. Blood looks good.

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Bad sore throat for 1 week.No other symptoms, strep neg. Doc gave anti. & steroid shot. Big red bumps on uvula. Any suggestions? This is getting old.

A member asked:

I currently do not have a spleen. How cautious should I be regarding infections or colds. For example, is a sore throat or fever something to go see a doctor for? I get conflicting data when searching online. Thank you?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Sore throat past few days with low fever. Doc said not strep or lung infection. But now coughing bright red blood. Is that normal for some colds?

Why would the doctor say I have a gum infection that is spreading to my throat which is making my throat red and sore but to me it feels like strep?

My four-year-old is on day 4 of a fever. Was mild at first with sore throat and now chest congestion. Took her to doc on day 2 to rule out strep and ear infection. But today her fever spiked and now she says her legs hurt and refuses to walk anywhere. Sho

I have been on amoxicillin bid x 6 days for strep throat. My throat is still very red, sore, and now have little white spots on it. I still have 4 days left on the amoxicillin. Should I go back to the doctor?

My school nurse looked at my sore throat saying I have mono or strep and my doctor said I have a sinus infection. Can someone explain this?

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?