Guide To Strep Throat Symptoms

Pain When Swallowing

A sore throat that hurts all of the time and does not get better or worse when swallowing is more likely caused by allergies than bacteria. However, if patients experience more excruciating pain when swallowing, it's a good indication they may have strep throat. This intense pain during swallowing can occur whether they are eating, drinking, or just swallowing normally to rid their mouth of saliva. There is more pain when swallowing as the throat muscles exert pressure on the tender, inflamed tissues affected by the bacteria that causes strep throat. While swallowing is extremely painful, it's good to know this symptom usually eases up after being on antibiotics for twenty-four to forty-eight hours.

Continue reading to discover more of the symptoms of strep throat.

Fever

While a slight elevation in body temperature can occur if a patient is suffering from an allergic response, a higher temperature is typically an indication of a bacterial infection. A sore throat caused by a virus may also cause a rise in body temperature, but patients will most likely experience other symptoms not associated with strep throat in these cases. Elevated temperature with strep throat can come on suddenly, just like the pain. Body temperature with strep throat can become very high, so it is important to see a medical practitioner for a high fever or if strep throat is suspected.

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