If you think you might have strep throat, call the Physicians Medical Urgent Care team at 88 or book an appointment online to get your throat diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. If you are experiencing the above symptoms, we can confirm your strep diagnosis with a simple swab and send you home with antibiotics to clear up the infection. It’s easy to confuse viral sore throats with strep throats, but they require different treatments. While scarlet fever can usually be easily treated with antibiotics, it’s important to see us immediately if you notice any of these signs. Similarly, if you notice a sudden fine pink rash or a bright red throat, it might be a cause of another strep complication called scarlet fever. Left untreated, these high fevers can lead to a condition called rheumatic fever which can cause long-term damage to your body. Low fevers (less than 101℉) are sometimes associated with viral sore throats, but high fevers and rashes are almost always signs of strep infections. These bumps are caused by small capillaries in the roof of your mouth leaking and are often caused by serious infections. Tiny red bumps on the roof of your mouth care called petechiae and are a common symptom of a strep throat infection. While viral infections can sometimes cause tonsil swelling ( tonsillitis ), they are unlikely to cause the white streaks and patches associated with strep throat. Strep bacteria often attacks the tonsils as well as the throat, causing streaks or patches of pus to develop. Red, swollen tonsils often with white patches or streaks
Swollen lymph nodes in your neck often suggest a throat infection like strep throat. While there are multiple lymph nodes located throughout your body, lymph nodes usually swell up in response to local infections nearby. That's because your lymph nodes often get swollen and tender in response to infection. Your lymph nodes work to filter the lymphatic system which is involved in immune responses to infection. On the other hand, if you have a sore throat without any of the above symptoms, it might be strep throat caused by the group A streptococci bacteria. We may prescribe you some medicines to help with the symptoms but viral infections usually resolve on their own with a bit of rest. If you have a sore throat in addition to a runny nose, hoarseness, cough, or pink eye, it’s likely to be a viral infection. Because viruses often attack multiple areas of the respiratory system, they often cause other cold and flu-like symptoms as well. Viral infections are usually behind most sore throats. Sore throat without a runny nose, hoarseness, cough, or pink eye If you see any of the 5 following signs, it might be time to come to our offices for a quick in-office test. Ines Munoz De Laborde are experts in diagnosing sore throats and strep infections. At Physicians Medical Urgent Care in San Jose, California, Dr. On the other hand, strep throat is caused by bacteria and requires antibiotic treatment. Luckily, most sore throats are caused by viruses and go away on their own. A patient may also use over the counter decongestants to loosen up the mucous and treat heaviness in the chest and throat.A sore throat can leave you feeling run down, hoarse, and unable to eat or speak normally. Humidifiers may also be used to decrease the secretions of mucous to treat the sensation of heaviness in the chest and throat. Symptoms of upper respiratory infection include. The vast majority of upper respiratory infections are caused by viruses and are self-limited. In general, strep throat is a mild infection, but it can be very painful. Upper respiratory tract infections can happen at any time but are most common in the fall and winter. Pain and fever without a cough are common signs and symptoms.
If asthma is believed to be the cause of this condition, then inhalers and other forms of treatment of asthma will be administered to resolve the sensation of heaviness in the chest and throat. Strep throat is a common type of sore throat in children, but it’s not very common in adults. In case of a bacterial or a viral infection causing heaviness in the chest and throat, antibiotic or antiviral medications may be prescribed to treat the underlying condition and resolve the sensation of heaviness in the chest and throat.
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Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis. Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. Scurvy (vitamin C deficiency) Vitamin K deficiency. In majority of the cases, once the underlying cause is treated the sensation of heaviness in the chest and throat goes away. Petechiae may also be caused by noninfectious medical conditions. Once a cause is identified then the physician formulates a treatment plan for the patient. This is normally done through a battery of tests like blood tests, complete physical examination, and chest x-rays. Thus, it is vital to identify a cause for this condition. The treatment for heaviness in the chest and throat depends on the underlying cause.