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I’ve had strep throat and started antibiotics 2 days ago. I just looked at my tonsil in the mirror, and it is much more yellow than it was before I started my meds. Is this normal or is it possible that the antibiotics aren’t working? Thank you.

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I would like to know more info and history. It would be great if we can continue on my private window so that I can give you complete treatment chart along with diet chart , audio’s and videos.. ...  Read More

I have been on Amoxicillin 500 twice daily for a month, 3 days ago my throat started feeling EXACTLY like it did when I had strep last time hurting. I just got a rapid strep test that was negative, but I'm worried that it is a false negative. Will a strep test be accurate due to the fact that I'm on an antibiotic already?

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Yes it can be false negative since you are on antibiotics for long time already. And since you are suffering again even after taking full dose of antibiotics for considerably long period of time, ther ...  Read More

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Have strep throat and have been on the antibiotics for more than 24 hours and want to know if I can kiss my boyfriend?

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Streptococcal pharyngitis is infective Condition and can get transmitted by kissing. You should avoid kissing at least for three days till the antibiotics act and your symptoms reduce ...  Read More

My left tonsil is inflamed and both tonsils have white stuff on them. I had strep throat a while back and took antibiotics for it. My throat does not hurt at all. If it is strep then how did I manage to reinfect myself?

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What were the antibiotics that you took last time ? What was the dosage and duration ? Reinfection occurs due to improper medication. Consult a ent specialist and take proper medicines ...  Read More

I suffer from strep throat, i want take low dose of antibiotic(Azithromycin) may i take 250 mg for 3 days??

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500 mg for 3 days is dose to be taken Low dose may be ineffective and may lead to drug resistance so avoid ...  Read More

2 year old has fever coming and going for 3 days. Has started antibiotics 3 days ago for strep throat. Should he be taken to the hospital?

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If child is looking better then no need visit again. But for any new complaints or continuously high grade fever then you should visit your pediatrician for repeat check up ...  Read More

My 15 month daughter got fever from past 7 days.fever is coming at interval of 6,9,12 hours.Paed said that she is having strep throat. She also started having loose stool for 3 to 4 times a days after starting antibiotics. How long the fever is going to continue

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Hello I understand your concern Fever lasting more than 5 days needs re-evaluation. Sometimes, children may start with a viral infection, but if it doesn’t settle or worsens, we need to rule out: A ...  Read More

I had strep throat about 2 weeks ago and i was given antibiotics. After I finished my antibiotics i continued to have a cough. Now for the past two days my throat is starting to hurt again and I am coughing up brown/yellow phlegm. I have fever and a headache. I cough almost to the point of throwing up. Is it possible to have strep throat back to ba

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You might have developed rhinosinusitis with post nasal drip.. need to be confirmed by local examination.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment.. ...  Read More

35 year old healthy female, 5'6'" 120 lbs, tested positive for strep last week (Wednesday), sore throat and slightly swollen lymphs, fever highest at 98.8 (normally at 97.6) . Went to pick up antibiotics but was feeling better, decided to rest for the afternoon and get retested the following day, retested positive for strep the following day, was g

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Hi..... Rest. Get plenty of sleep and rest your voice. Drink fluids. Drink plenty of water to keep the throat moist and prevent dehydration. Try comforting foods and beverage. Warm liquids — broth, ...  Read More

I am suffering from strep throat. What should be the dosage of amoxyclav 625 and for how many days should I take it. Thanks..

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Usually 625mg twice a day dose for is sufficient Unless you are overweight ...  Read More

I have had severe throat pain since last week. Noticed a small bump near the right tonsil area. I also have chills and feel feverish. Went to the Dr. They checked for flu and COVID which comes -ve. Tested throat culture and results didn't come yet. Dr said that bump near the tonsil looks like a fluid filled bump. he didn't concern about it much.

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Looks like a polyp...need few more details please consult for further details ...  Read More

Even After taking 5 days curse of medicine and antibiotics from my doctor, my strep throat still remains the same, the heavy antibiotics on the other hand really harsh on my body as I lost appetite and had 101 f.fever every day, I am now out of idea don't know what to do.

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please share pic of your throat ...  Read More

Hello i had severe strep throat and took Amoxicillin for 7 days now again' after 3-4 days my throat is hurting I'm currently in my ovulation window and trying to conceive can I take Amoxicillin for my thoat I don't know what to do I also have white patches at the back of my throat how can infection start again please help

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Tab moxvlav ...  Read More

I was having acid reflux for one month, then I developed sore throat, and throat pain. I consulted ENT specialist he did the endoscopy and said that the throat is having having severe infection. Though acidity is cleared now, but have ulcer in mouth. Doctor said it will be cured, but will take some time. He gave antibiotic, other medicines, and

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Whenever i go out even i put on mask.. every night im feeling like something scratching my throat.. i have a habbit of biting raw ginger and suck juice so that it will go and that too it will move from one end to other end.. how can i avoid getting it and what type of safety precautions to i have to take doctor

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Seems to have allergic pharyngitis. Avoid taking sour spicy and cold food Avoid curd, brinjal, sea food, egg Take antiallergic medications for 5days Get yourself examined by ENT surgeon ...  Read More

Please look into the picture and tell me whether or not i have a strep throat my aso titre is chronically elevated since last 6 months

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WhatsApp 93067two9785 Kindly connect Thanks ...  Read More

Which one is recommended for treating strep throat- Amoxicillin or Gramocef? For how many days? A couple of years back Gramocef worked for me, but wherever I search online I'm getting Amoxicillin. Also, Azithromycin isn't suggested for strep?

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Amox clav 625 mg for five days ...  Read More

My son is having strep throat N is prescribed antibiotic amoxicillin 250mg/5ml - with 10 ml 3 times a day for 10 days. Is the dosage correct? Can I give it twice a day instead of thrice? What is the recommended dose. His weight is 19 kg and age 6 year

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Thrice u have to give ...  Read More

I have strep throat whose pain goes when i press neck muscle once a day. But mucous is still there, which comes when i cough. It is basic cough with mucous. Shall i have antibiotic (Azithro or amoxy) or shall i have anti allergic (fexofenadine) or shall i do nothing just betadine gargles, hot items and raam naam japp? Not coughing heavily (i alr

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If strep.pharyngitis is confirmed you need antibiotics.if not continue with the antiallergic ,betadine gargling with salt ,mucolite for the mucus. ...  Read More

Taking antibiotic 3 times a day amoxyclav 650 for strep throat pain in swollowing is mostly gone but little swelling and white spot on tonsill is still there should i see dr again or take medicine for 2 more days

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Complete the course of antibiotic ...  Read More

I drank cold water and I have throat infection, please suggest medicines for relief in pain and swallowing problem, and antibiotics for recovery

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Tonsillo pharyngitis Conuslt in person ...  Read More

My son is having strep throat and fever. He is 6 years old approx 21kg. Can I give him Azithromycin? What would be the dosage?

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Kindly consult ...  Read More

I've been taking medicines for my cold which has cured but my throat is still hurting. What can i do

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Age and weight of ur child .... Also list the medicine name.which u gave him Also attach if any investigation done. ...  Read More

I have been suffering from strep throat for the last 4 days and have charged erythromycin 500 and gargling with warm water mixed with betadine, still not seeing any huge improvement in the condition. What should I do?

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Start supportive rx along with it ...  Read More

Baby age 20 months..How long does antibiotics take to reduce swollen lymbh node? (Taken antibiotics for 5 days till today )still swollen lymbh node seen..

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No issue sometimes it remains with no harm ...  Read More

I have just tested positive for pregnancy. I am suffering form severe throat with a bit of cough. My doc said to use salt gargle and no medication but I am in very much pain. Does the sore or strep throat infection effects the returns. Apart from throat pain I have no cold or fever or anything

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Consult please. ...  Read More

I have consumed cefolac 200 for 5 days but no relief and the throat pain and pain while swallowing continues. Now doctor has prescribed me Azithromycin 250 mg. Is it good medicine ?

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Kindly consult me my frd. Thanks Nothing wi happn with azithromycin ...  Read More

I have strep throat infection with cough and cold from past 3-4 days. i have been advised genmox cv 625 twice, pan 40 once empty stomach, montas l at night, is this the right precribed medicine?

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Yes. Plz follow ur dr, as he understands better which are the better medicines for you, based on his assessment. Tk cr ...  Read More

I have cold and cough from past 3-4 days and now i am experiencing strep throat issue, pls suggest medicines. Can i take genmox cv 625 twice a day for it?

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This platform is not made to seek free prescription. This is an anonymous noticeboard and Doctors are ethically forbidden from giving omnibus prescriptions to unknown persons and it opens the gates to ...  Read More

Hi, took antibiotics, levocetrizine and paracetamol last week for fever and severe cold. Recovered from cough and flu. But at times , there's some irritation in my throat and coughing starts. It's like something is pricking me from the tongue inside. Cough starts . I can see that my tonsil is longer than others and there are some bumps on the base

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Hello looks like congested oropharynx(throat) Do u have any post nasal drip? Do u have heart burn? The structure is uvular not the tonsil sir ...  Read More

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