What is strep throat? What are the causes? What are sign and symptoms? How can it be diagnosed? How to treat it? What is the differential diagnosis? How can it be prevented? What are the complications? How can homoeopathy help you? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
It is a bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils which causes inflammation and pain in the throat. It is also known as Streptococcal Pharyngitis, which is caused by a bacteria known as Streptococcus Pyogenes.
Strep throat is commonly seen in children and adults mainly in poor social-economical areas.
• Fever above 101˚F or higher
• Sore throat
• Red throat with white patches
• Headache
• Chills
• Runny nose
• Cough
• Vomiting
• Hoarse voice
• Watery eyes
• Loss of appetite
• Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
• Difficult swallowing
• Rarely, joints pain
Yes, strep throat is a contagious bacterial infection which is caused by Streptococcus Pyogenes.
It usually spreads through small respiratory droplets that become airborne when someone with strep throat sneezes or coughs or through shared food or drinks with someone who infected.
• Strep throat is caused by bacteria known as Streptococcus pyogenes, also called group A streptococcus.
• Poor immune system.
• Allergic conditions.
• Overuse of allopathic medicines.
• Recurrent upper respiratory tract infection
No, there is no vaccine available for strep throat.
• History of the patient
• Family history of the patient
• Examination of the patient
• ESR
• Rapid antigen test
• Throat culture
• Blood test
• X-ray chest
• Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis
• Infectious mononucleosis
• Pharyngitis
• Laryngitis
• Tonsillitis
In case of strep throat infection, the symptomatic treatment is given like antibiotics.
• Sinusitis
• Infection of the ear
• Rheumatic fever
• Peritonsillar abscess
• Mastoiditis
• Guttate psoriasis
• Take rest.
• Wash your hands properly.
• Do not share drinks or food with someone who has an infection.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Gargle regularly.
• Take a healthy and nutritious diet.
• Cover your mouth.
Yes, homeopathic medicines help effectively in the case of strep throat. Some of the medicines are:
• Ars-Alb
• Phosphorus
• Allium-Cepa
• Iodum
• Gelsemium
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