How to Deal With Strep Throat

Strep throat can be painful and annoying. However, with proper treatment, you can usually get over it in just a day or two or like 5 days. it all depends on how long your medicine takes

Steps

1. Note the symptoms. Common symptoms of strep throat include a sore throat, headache, and nausea and vomiting. If you are experiencing these, you should see a doctor right away.
2. Get medical assistance. Strep throat won't just go away in a few days; you need to take antibiotics for it. If you suspect you have strep throat, visit a doctor.
   • If the doctor diagnoses you with strep, you will have to go home and rest.
3. Take the antibiotics as directed for the full duration. You can ask for liquid antibiotics if it is too painful to swallow the capsules. The same for pain relief (paracetamol) - this can be given in liquid form also.
4. While you are recovering, stay in bed or lie on a couch. If your throat hurts, drink some water or eat something soft (like soup, or even pudding).
5. If you are experiencing nausea and vomiting, keep a trash can or bucket next to your bed. Try sipping some cold ginger ale to soothe your stomach, unless you are sure that you can't keep it down.
6. Get plenty of rest, and try to eat. You should feel better in several days.

Warnings

• If you are given antibiotics, take them for the full period. If you stop before your doctor said to, your strep throat may come back, even if you were feeling fine.