i don't want to go and then just feel better in a day, but i don't want it to turn into something worse.
2006-06-15 05:10:14 · 12 answers · asked by warrfree 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
How long have you had it and have you taken anything to try and get rid of it? If so, and it's still there, see a doctor. Mononucleosis causes a sore throat that just won't go away. It could be strep throat...which is contageious to other people. If it's only been a day or so, hang in there....but don't wait longer than that. A doctor can give you an actual diagnosis, where I don't believe any of the rest of us can. Sure...we can second guess, but that's not such a great idea when it concerns your health!
2006-06-15 07:54:41 · answer #1 · answered by trueblond195 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely go. I've had a sore throat and I went to the doc after 3 days of it. Turns out he thinks it's strep, but won't know for sure until tomorrow. If not, he'll test for mono. Meanwhile I started on penicillin and I felt better in just a day (although I'm still a little sore and tired).
Besides, if it's nothing, you won't be the 1st person who was told it was nothing at the doctor. That's what they're there for!
2006-06-15 11:37:05 · answer #2 · answered by RENEE P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make it after 2 days. Because sore throat can usually be cured by garggling with warm water and avoiding cold drinks and ice cream. But after 2 days and it still the same, now go and see your doctor.
2006-06-15 05:15:27 · answer #3 · answered by dorfus241 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is accompanied by swollen lymph nodes, white spots, and/or a fever, go as soon as possible because it may be a bacterial infection just as Streptococcus pyogens (strep throat) which can lead to further complications when left untreated.. Otherwise, I would suggest just waiting it out, because if it's not bacterial, there's nothing the doctor will be able to do for you anyway.
2006-06-15 17:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by nerd_at_heart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how long you've had it. I wouldn't let it go to long. I f you've had it more thatn 2 days I'd go and get it checked, it may be strep throat and that's contagious. If it's just itchy, gargle with warm water and A dash of salt in an 8 ounce glass.
2006-06-15 05:17:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on how sore it is, wheather or not you have a fever, and anyother symptoms you may ahve. You could have strep throat and need antibiotics or worse you could have mononucleosis. I would recommend going and seeing a doctor, just to make sure you aren't really sick.
2006-06-15 05:59:15 · answer #6 · answered by me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's so bad that your asking about it on Yahoo answers then go see a Doctor right away. A person's health is more important than money.
2006-06-15 05:27:03 · answer #7 · answered by Zacko 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if you are afraid of getting worse, you must see a doctor right away. Prolonging it will not help anyway--you are still going to see one maybe not now but in the future if you aren't treated correctly
2006-06-15 05:30:37 · answer #8 · answered by kitching! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are having a fever of 100 plus go now. or tomorrow. If it is 103 stay home then go to the doctors.
2006-06-15 12:46:47 · answer #9 · answered by caitie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look in a mirror ...see if u can see white spots if so see a doctor as soon as u can.....if not wait a couple days meanwhile gargle with warm water and a bit of salt ...and drink lots of water ....good luck!!! hope u feel better soon!!! :)
2006-06-15 05:20:41 · answer #10 · answered by islandergirl_111 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋