ok so my bf is starting to get strep throat and i might have it...my throat doesnt hurt yet so do i drink a lot of water and rest to not get it as bad?
2006-10-29 15:22:02 · 11 answers · asked by Shelley 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria. It is called "strep" because the bacteria that causes the infection is called streptococcus. You can give the infection to other people until you have been treated with an antibiotic for 1 to 3 days. Your doctor can do a test to make sure it is strep throat. Antibiotics kill bacteria, which helps strep throat go away a little faster. It can also prevent a few rare but serious conditions that people with strep throat might get.
Here are some things that might help you feel better:
Taking ibuprofen (some brand names: Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (one brand name: Tylenol). Children should not take aspirin. Aspirin can cause Reyes syndrome --a serious illness-- and in some cases, death when it is used in children under 18 who have the flu.
Gargling with warm salt water (1/4 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup [8 ounces] of warm water).
For adults and older children, sucking on throat lozenges, hard candy or pieces of ice.
Eating soft foods, drinking cool drinks or warm liquids or sucking on Popsicles.
2006-10-29 15:30:02 · answer #1 · answered by lindakflowers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does'nt sound like it. The common symptoms of strep throat include: 1. Severe and sudden sore throat without coughing, sneezing, or other cold symptoms. 2. Pain or difficulty with swallowing. 3. Fever over 101 F; (lower fevers may indicate a viral infection and not strep.) 4. Swollen lymph nodes in the neck. 5. White or yellow spots or coating on the throat and tonsils. 6. Bright red throat or dark red spots on the roof of the mouth at the back near the throat. 7. Swollen tonsils, although this symptom may also be caused by a viral infection. (In teenagers, mononucleosis can cause a severe sore throat that looks like and has symptoms similar to those of strep throat.) 8. It is easy to tell when you have a sore throat or a cold. It is harder to know when you have strep throat. Generally, sore throats are caused by a viral infection and not strep bacteria. Strep throat usually does not occur with cold symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, or a runny or stuffy nose. The more cold symptoms you have, the less likely it is that your sore throat is a strep infection. 9. In some cases of strep infection, a skin rash develops and spreads over the neck and chest and eventually over the whole body. The rash feels rough like sandpaper. This condition is called scarlet fever. Scarlet fever is treated with antibiotics, which usually lead to a quick recovery. Scarlet fever is not dangerous if treated.
2016-05-22 06:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he is tested and actually has strep throat, and you drink water and get more rest, you could still get it. It's a very contagious disease, so if he has it, stay away from him until 24-48 hrs after he starts taking antibiotics. if you get a sore throat, be sure to see a doctor and get a throat culture.
2006-10-29 15:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by codonshifter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If her gets tested and has it you need to contact your docotr and let them know that your boyfriend has been told he has strep throat and you need medician to take. Usually anyone that has been drinking of of the same straw. kissing each other or even live together let will give med to to be safe then sorry. My son just had it and ouch he could swollen anything.
2006-10-29 16:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if u have been kissing him there is a chance that the bacteria can invade ur throat too. salt water gargle or using an antiseptic mouth wash gargle in the morning and night will be that best.
2006-10-29 15:25:02 · answer #5 · answered by Manishka J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have some strepsils And keep a few antibiotics near you just incase you get it. Like erothromycene or amoxilin
2006-10-29 15:27:48 · answer #6 · answered by Jessiefer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes plenty of rest is the key and drink plenty of liquids. Also try not to kiss him that would help of spreading the germ to you also.
2006-10-29 15:25:02 · answer #7 · answered by Lady Ice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well,look for BIG,white spots in the back of your throat.
2006-10-29 15:24:26 · answer #8 · answered by Luvahlee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vitamin c all day everyday will help and not kissing the infected one til the are 100% cured...
2006-10-29 15:26:09 · answer #9 · answered by x69bw21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it was me I would call my family doctor, and explain the situation, and get started on antibiotics now before it is to late, and you feel like s**t
2006-10-29 15:25:38 · answer #10 · answered by JANET 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋