My wife has had a bad sore throat for almost two weeks now, she just checked and saw a small white spot in the back of her throat. It's hard for her to swallow, there is no fever, and no stomach pains, we arent sure if it's Streph Throat or just what....she also has a cough....smokes a little, drinks a little too....what could this be?....anyone else had this happen to them....she has a Dr's appt on the 19th....what can I do for her, how can I help ease her pain????
2007-03-13 13:54:02 · 5 answers · asked by scrappy 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
give her a hot beverage,although she can't swallow just try it.get some throat lozengers then go to the doc's office,I'm not so sure about the white bump though,sounds a little scary (sorry)
2007-03-13 13:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by pagie22346578 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, I know this sucks. or at least the white things on the throat. Those kill. I would reccomend seeing a doctor right away. One thing that happens to me when I have strep is I feel like I'm sunburned, when I'm nothing close, and the skin on my stomach/sides and back and thighs is very sensitive. Ask her if she feels the same way, if she does she probably has Strep. I hope she feels better soon!
2007-03-13 21:12:15 · answer #2 · answered by Support Spears 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best thing to help swallow and to ease pain is probably to take honey-lemon. its about a tablespoon of the mix. 3/4 honey and 1/4 lemon. it lasts about an hour... so you could make a batch until you get REAL medication.
2007-03-13 21:02:37 · answer #3 · answered by hahree 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try giving her warm tea with honey. It will help ease her throat and help with the coughing. Try and get to the doctor asap.
2007-03-13 21:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your doc's office and explain her symptoms. They might be willing to reschedule her to see a nurse (if not the doctor). That way, if its strep, she can start antibiotics sooner.
2007-03-13 21:01:40 · answer #5 · answered by sci55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋