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WORRIED YOU MIGHT HAVE STREP THROAT? KNOW THE SIGNS AND GET TREATMENT FAST

A sore throat can be mildly annoying to debilitatingly painful, but there are several common causes that could be the culprit. When your throat feels dry or itchy or it’s painful to swallow, getting to the bottom of the potential cause is important in order to get the right kind of treatment.

Strep throat is caused by contagious bacteria that can easily be spread through the air when someone coughs. You can also catch it from someone if you share food or drinks with them.

So, what are the most common strep throat signs? Let’s take a look so you can understand the symptoms when they first appear.

SIGNS OF STREP

Some of the most common strep throat symptoms include:

• Throat pain that happens suddenly

• Swollen lymph nodes

• Red/swollen tonsils

• White patches in the throat

• Swelling or redness in the back of the throat

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What Is A Sinus Infection?
A sinus infection, also called sinusitis, occurs when the tissue lining the sinuses becomes swollen or inflamed. While healthy sinuses are filled with air, blocked sinuses fill with fluid, which allows germs to grow, resulting in infection. A sinus blockage can be caused by a viral infection, allergies, nasal polyps, or even a deviated septum. Acute sinusitis usually occurs with a cold or other respiratory infection and lasts less than 4 weeks. Chronic sinusitis, on the other hand, lasts for more 12 weeks or is a recurring condition. Nearly 29 million Americans suffer from chronic sinus infections.

SINUSITIS SYMPTOMS

Sinusitis is characterized by the following symptoms:

• Nasal congestion

• Runny nose

• Facial pressure or tenderness

• Postnasal drip

• Headache

• Bad breath

• Sore throat

• Cough (source)

Acute URI is characterized by sore throat, nasal congestion, cough, and sputum production, fever, headache. Because viruses cause most cases, antibiotics are not generally used.

WHAT CAUSES ACUTE BRONCHITIS?

Most cases are caused by respiratory viruses and occasionally by a bacterial infection.

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WHEN TO CONSULT A DOCTOR (CALLONDOC)

• Sore throat

• Fever (low-grade)

• Coughing up mucus that may be yellow or green

• Runny and stuffy nose starting a few days before the chest congestion

• Feeling run-down or tired

• If your symptoms persist

Nausea & Vomiting

Nausea is the sensation of wanting to vomit while vomiting refers to the forceful oral expulsion of gastric contents

Common causes:

• Food poisoning and other viral infections

• Medications

• Pregnancy

• Chronic diseases such as diabetes and GERD

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GERD (Acid Reflux)

You may have acid reflux of GERD if you experience one or more of the following symptoms:

• Heartburn, often after eating or at night

• Difficulty swallowing

• Food regurgitation and nausea

• Chronic cough

• Hoarseness

Factors that aggravate acid reflux include smoking, large meals, late eating, fatty and fried food, alcohol, coffee, certain medications and infections such as H. pylori

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Nausea is the sensation of wanting to vomit while vomiting refers to the forceful oral expulsion of gastric contents

Dental Infection & Abscess

• The mouth is full of bacteria from foods, saliva, and plaque. Sometimes, these bacteria can enter into a tooth or below the gum-line, resulting in a tooth infection or abscess.

• In addition to producing pain and discomfort, dental infections can result in life-threatening complications if untreated in a timely manner.

• To reduce the risk of complications, we can provide immediate relief and treatment for uncomplicated dental and oral infections.

• Complicated dental infections and abscess may require a dental procedure to eradicate

Oral Thrush

You may have acid reflux of GERD if you experience one or more of the following symptoms:

• Medication such as inhaled steroids, antibiotics that disturb the natural microorganism balance in the body

• Denture can cause dry mouth which can in turn result in oral thrush

• Uncontrolled diabetes encourages the growth of yeast (candida)

• Weakened immunity from certain conditions and treatment such as cancer, chemotherapy, HIV/AIDs

Cold Sore

Oral herpes is primarily caused by HSV-1 (Herpes Simplex Virus). It is transmitted when you come in contact with an infected saliva from kissing, sharing utensils or oral intercourse.

The virus causes the characteristic painful sores or blisters on the lips, mouth, gum and other parts of the mouth. Symptoms show up after 2-12 days of exposure.

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Influenza is a respiratory illness that occurs in annual outbreaks, mainly during the winter season. Symptoms of influenza infection include fever, body aches, headache. cough, stuffy nose, malaise or fatigue.

WHAT CAUSES INFLUENZA (FLU)?

Influenza is a respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B viruses.

Symptoms of influenza infection include fever, body aches, headache. cough, stuffy nose, malaise or fatigue.

WHEN TO CONSULT A DOCTOR (CALLONDOC)

When clinically indicated, therapy should be started as soon as possible, ideally within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. Testing should not delay the initiation of antiviral therapy

• Treatment can shorten the duration of symptoms when initiated within the first 48 hours of illness. 

• Individuals with flu-like symptoms whose family members or friends have the flu

• Individuals with flu-like symptoms who reside in an epidemic area

• Symptomatic health care providers who routinely care for patients at high risk for influenza complications

Common symptoms of allergic rhinitis are sneezing, nasal itching, running nose, nasal congestion or stuffiness, cough, facial pressure or pain, or headache. The allergens may also affect the eyes, causing watery, reddened, puffy or itchy eyes.

General Pain

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Pain is generally used to describe uncomfortable sensations in the body. It can range from mild to debilitating

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Types of Pain We Treat:

Joint pain, arthritis, or gout

Tooth ache

Back pain or sprains

Headaches

Menstrual cramps

and non-complicated conditions

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GOUT

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A gout flare is an intensely painful and disabling inflammatory arthritis, usually involving a single joint but occasionally involving two or more joints.

The goal of therapy in a gout flare is prompt and safe termination of pain and disability.

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What causes gout?

Diet rich in meat and seafood

Alcohol, especially beer

Sweetened drinks

Obesity

Certain medications such as thiazide diuretics, aspirin

Family history of gout

Otitis Externa (swimmer's ear)

It often develops after repeated exposure to moisture from swimming, sweating, and humid environments It usually affects only one ear causing pain, redness and itching.

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Symptoms

Ear pain

Discharge or drainage

Tugging or pulling in children

Fever

Itching and irritation

Ear pressure

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Otitis Media (middle ear infection)

This occurs when a bacterial or viral infection affects the nasal passages, throat, and eustachian tubes.

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Symptoms

Ear pain

Discharge or drainage

Tugging or pulling in children

Fever

Itching and irritation

Ear pressure

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When to Call a Doctor

Ear discharge

Recurrent ear infections

Persistent symptoms

Ear pain with respiratory symptoms

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