Just kidding. Don't get mad. Anyways...I have been having a sore throat for about a week now. It hasn't been all that bad, mostly hurting only in the mornings and at night. Today it hurts a little worse, but I still hadn't thought anything of it. Anyways, one of my wisdom teeth are coming in and it was hurting me, so I looked at it in the mirror, and instead noticed a big white bump on one of my tonsils. I figure this is the beginning of some kind of "itis". Any ideas? (I would just go to the doctor, but I am broke, and I don't think it's really all that big of a deal.) Thanks!
2006-08-04 10:17:35 · 15 answers · asked by parachute 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Might well be strep throat. If so, it's very important to treat it with an antibiotic so that it won't cause permanent heart damage. You need to go to the doctor or a clinic and have a strep test, which is not expensive and is very fast. Then they can prescribe an antibiotic if you need one.
2006-08-04 10:23:55 · answer #1 · answered by parachute 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Careful, it might be strep throat. If so, it can be highly contagious. A worst case scenario is that it could develop into meningitis. If it gets any worse, see a doctor. If you can't afford to see your regular doctor, call your local health department about low cost clinics in the area.
2006-08-04 17:27:19 · answer #2 · answered by sloop_sailor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargling with salt water is a good idea. It could be strep, it could also be your sinuses draining especially if you have allergies. Try the salt water and if it isn't better in a day or two borrow the money for the doctors or see if they will bill you for your appt.
2006-08-04 17:48:14 · answer #3 · answered by curls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you believe in home remedies like I do....then your best bet is to gargle with warm salt water.......and also hydrogen peroxide as many times in a day as you can stand it.....these are natural antibiotics that will kill the germs. Listerine is also good. Take ibuprofren (Advil) to keep the inflamation down. Drink lots of water even though it hurts. Hope this helps
2006-08-04 17:24:02 · answer #4 · answered by Rhett J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like strep throat but it is not normal to have it for longer than a week (that is if you have been treating it...if you haven't then TREAT IT with throat lozenges! They help a ton!)
Hope that this works 4 U!
NO YOU ARE NOT GOING TO DIE BECAUSE IT IS JUST STREP THROAT!!!
2006-08-04 17:24:26 · answer #5 · answered by iluv nicco,adam,george,&craige 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be tonsilitis. You should try to locate a free clinic. Sometimes you can a tonsilectemy for free. You should atleast get it checked.
2006-08-04 17:21:48 · answer #6 · answered by Elizabeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you need to get to a Dr. Those white spots indicate a more serious infection. You cannot afford to not take care of yourself.
2006-08-04 17:21:56 · answer #7 · answered by m15 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like strep throat to me!
2006-08-04 17:20:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know there's is home remedies...but my suggestion is to borrow money and go to the doctor. Why because you maybe contagious to other people or worse you could be really sick and not know it. So just go. Or go to www.webmd.com
2006-08-04 17:23:05 · answer #9 · answered by pdcmariona 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/hw54745
This might be helpful, the symptoms do seem like strep throat, you can get some info about it at that link!. Good luck, and feel better, it's definitely not fun!
2006-08-04 17:24:06 · answer #10 · answered by Lyssa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋