doesn't the UK have anything resembling emergency rooms?I suppose I could go to the nearest hospital... If I knew where it was. I'll have to head there, there's no way I can carry on like this.
like a&e or something?
strep's bad because it can turn into scarlet fever if untreated, which is a million times worse. i know because i had it in high school
strep's bad because it can turn into scarlet fever if untreated, which is a million times worse. i know because i had it in high school
Well I can eat solid foods but its just quite painful swallowing it, to the point where no food is enjoyable. Its uncomfortable to open my mouth too... I'm going to the nearest hospital before this Ibuprofen wears off.strep's bad because it can turn into scarlet fever if untreated, which is a million times worse. i know because i had it in high school
yeah exactly, same thing has happened to me.
strep shouldn't typically bother someone as much as it's bothering you right now. it's always painful, but no solid foods? sounds serious. go to emergency. take a taxi.
In addition to the symptoms of strep throat, a red rash appears on the sides of your chest and abdomen. It may spread to cover most of your body. This rash appears as tiny, red pinpoints and has a rough texture like sandpaper. When pressed on, the rash loses color or turns white.
There may also be dark red lines in the folds of skin. You may get a bright strawberry-red tongue and flushed (rosy) face, while the area around your mouth remains pale. The skin on the tips of your fingers and toes often peels after you get better. If you have a severe case, you may have a high fever, nausea, and vomiting.
If you have strep throat infection, you will have a red and painful sore throat and may have white patches on your tonsils.
You also may have swollen lymph nodes in your neck, run a fever, and have a headache.
Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain can occur but are more common in children than in adults.
Untreated group A strep infection can result in rheumatic fever and post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN).
Rheumatic fever develops about 18 days after a bout of strep throat and causes joint pain and heart disease. It can be followed months later by Sydenham's chorea, a disorder where the muscles of the torso and arms and legs are marked with dancing and jerky movements.
PSGN is an inflammation of the kidneys that may follow an untreated strep throat but more often comes after a strep skin infection.
Both disorders are rarely seen because of prompt and effective treatment of most cases of strep throat.
Chamomile tea is one of the best natural remedies for strep throat. Its analgesic properties can provide rapid relief for throat pain and headaches. Administered every few hours, chamomile tea can also reduce fever and prevent dehydration. A very strong natural remedy, sage can reduce inflammation, protecting the soft tissues of the throat and respiratory system. Sage can be used either under the form of tincture or under the form of capsules. Thanks to its antibiotic properties, garlic is also an appropriate home remedy for strep throat.
Gargling with salt water can fight against bacteria and can reduce throat inflammation and pain, while saline nasal sprays can help decongest the airways clogged with mucus. When suffering from strep throat, it is very important to maintain a warm temperature in your bedroom and to increase the air humidity by using mist humidifiers. You should avoid exposure to chemicals or irritants such as cigarette smoke and alcohol vapors. You should keep away from any substance with strong, persistent odor in order to prevent further inflammation of the respiratory system’s soft tissues and membranes.
It is recommended to avoid drinking cold or very hot beverages, as they can cause throat irritation and pain, slowing down the process of healing. Also, keep away from spicy and irritant foods, as they are not tolerated well by an inflamed throat. When suffering from strep throat, you should only eat soft foods such as soups, yogurts, mashed potatoes, and non-irritant fruits.
Enough with how sick you are, I want to here about your NEO-GAF problems.