please tell me what can i do against strep other than going to the docter and taking medicen??
2007-02-26 12:50:57 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Some cough drops help.
2007-02-26 12:53:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very important that you get an antibiotic for the strep. Strep, if untreated, can damage your kidneys and your heart. I've taken care of many of these pts and believe me, you don't want that kind of sickness. Now, I can offer you comfort measures while at home. But, you must get the medicine to get rid of the bacteria that causes strep. You can gargle with some warm salt water, drink lots of fluids, Popsicles, broth, pudding, otc pain relievers, chloraseptic for throat pain, tea with some honey and lemon is usually comforting.
2007-02-26 12:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though you don't want to see this, the best course of action for treating strep throat is seeing a doctor for penicillin.
Other than that, for temporary relief, ice and a natural herb called Goldenseal might help along with a soothing tea.
Strep throat is so painful I'm surprised you're not pulling your hair out.
2007-02-26 12:55:54 · answer #3 · answered by TygerLily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get lots and lots of rest. Eat Citrus fruits like oranges, and other things with a lot of Vitamin C. Drinking a TON of water helps wash out the system, but if you have strep, you better go to the doctor - it could turn into all sorts of nasty things, and its contagious until you get antibiotics. But the best way to get rid of any sickness is lots of rest and water. Hope you get well soon! :)
2007-02-26 12:55:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing to do. You can mask the symptoms, but in the end you'll just have to go to the doctor for a prescription. Sorry.
If you have strep throat (usually if you've had it a few times you'll know how it feels), you need to get medicine. It's not just going to go away on it's own.
2007-02-26 12:54:22 · answer #5 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gargle with lukewarm water with salt. usually the salinity kills the bacteria in your throat. also, only 4% are truly strep positive anyways. if you get high fever for more than 3 days and not going away even if you take tylenol, go see a doctor then. for the meantime, try old grandma's homedade recipe (salt & water) drink hot water with honey & fresh lemon to soothe the throat itchiness most likely it will go away!
2007-02-26 12:56:49 · answer #6 · answered by Mercy P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not like the answer but,,,,,,, You can have a sore throat, cought your head off, be miserable, run a high fever and risk the chance of dying.
Or you could go to the doc and either have it cured or if it is recurring maybe have your tounsils and adanoids out and feel better the rest you your life.
YOUR CHOICE
2007-02-26 12:55:33 · answer #7 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is REALLY important to go to the doctor if you suspect you have strep throat. Untreated strep throat can spread to your blood stream, and then the bacteria can cause permanent heart damage.
2007-02-26 12:58:07 · answer #8 · answered by jprn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to go to the doctor and only a doctor can tell you for sure if it is strep. And if it is you need to be on antibiotics
2007-02-26 12:56:32 · answer #9 · answered by BlueSea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think it will cure strep throat but i take zinc when I'm sick and it always helps so you could try it and i might help to make you feel better
2007-02-26 12:54:50 · answer #10 · answered by Rhylie and Paiyden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry the only solution is to the doc. If not, it'll only get worse. Trust me once I got so sick people were afraid I had it :)
2007-02-26 13:00:32 · answer #11 · answered by Kaitlyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋