Ok i feel so horrible...?!
Question: Ok i feel so horrible!.!.!.!?
ok so i have the worst sore throat, i cant eat anything bcuz i have that feeling that i'm going to puke(but i have a lot of self control so i don't) and my temp is 102!.8!.!. what can i do!.!.!?
thank you so much :] Www@Answer-Health@Com
thank you so much :] Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Just guessing here but it could be strep throat, the flu, tonsilitis, or mono!. (Obviously I'm not a doctor though and you need to call your doctor tomorrow at the latest if the fever won't go down even with tylenol or a fever reducer)
How long has it been going on!? How long have you had this temp!? If you have had this fever for more than a day and it won't drop below 102 you probably need to have someone take you to the local ER or call your physician on call or tell your mom/dad/relative/roommate what's going on so they can help you get help!.
If your temp reaches 104 have someone take you immediately or call 911 if you are alone!.
Feel better honey!!
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Strep Throat
Home Treatment
Your doctor may have prescribed an antibiotic for strep throat!. Take all of the antibiotic exactly as prescribed!. This will help prevent the infection from coming back and will prevent complications of infection that could occur if you do not take the medicine as prescribed!.
There are many ways that you can make yourself feel better while you are waiting for the strep infection to go away!.
* Drink plenty of fluids and increase humidity (moisture in the air) in your home to help keep your throat moist!. Herbal teas formulated for colds may help relieve symptoms!.
* Take nonprescription medicines to relieve a painful sore throat and reduce fever!.
* Get plenty of rest!. Stay home the first day of antibiotic treatment!. You are still contagious and might pass the infection to others!. Rest in bed if you feel very sick!. Bed rest is not required if you feel fine!.
For the first 24 hours after you start taking an antibiotic, you are still contagious!. You can avoid passing the strep throat infection to others and reinfecting yourself by:
* Avoiding sneezing or coughing on others!.
* Washing your hands often!.
* Using tissues you can throw away, not handkerchiefs!.
* Throwing out your toothbrush as soon as you feel sick!. Replace it again when you are well!. You can also clean your toothbrush well before using it again!. Bacteria can collect on the bristles and reinfect you!.
When To Call a Doctor
Call 911or other emergency services immediately if a severe sore throat (pain being an 8 or 9 on a scale of 1 to 10) occurs along with the following symptoms, especially in a small child:
* Drooling
* Difficulty breathing
* Head pushed forward to breathe
Call your doctor today if you have:
* A severe sore throat and fever over 101F that lasts longer than 1 to 2 days!.
* A severe sore throat 2 to 5 days after you know you have been exposed to someone with strep!.
* A sore throat that is not part of a cold that lasts longer than 2 to 3 days despite home treatment!.
* A red rash that feels like sandpaper!. This may indicate scarlet fever!.
* Difficulty sleeping because your throat is blocked by swollen tonsils or adenoids!.
Call a doctor if the following symptoms develop 1 to 2 weeks or longer after a strep throat infection!. These symptoms may indicate rheumatic fever!.
* Weakness
* Shortness of breath
* Joint pain
* Raised red rash or lumps under the skin
* Uncontrolled, jerking movements of the arms or legs
Watchful Waiting
Watchful waiting is appropriate if your sore throat occurs with symptoms like those of a cold such as sneezing, coughing, and a runny or stuffy nose!. In general, the more coldlike symptoms you have, the less likely it is that your sore throat is caused by a strep infection!. You can try home treatment if your sore throat is not severe and you have other symptoms of a cold!.
Call a doctor if:
* Sore throat is the main symptom and you have no improvement after 2 to 3 days!.
* Signs of strep throat are present!.
Www@Answer-Health@Com
How long has it been going on!? How long have you had this temp!? If you have had this fever for more than a day and it won't drop below 102 you probably need to have someone take you to the local ER or call your physician on call or tell your mom/dad/relative/roommate what's going on so they can help you get help!.
If your temp reaches 104 have someone take you immediately or call 911 if you are alone!.
Feel better honey!!
*********************
Strep Throat
Home Treatment
Your doctor may have prescribed an antibiotic for strep throat!. Take all of the antibiotic exactly as prescribed!. This will help prevent the infection from coming back and will prevent complications of infection that could occur if you do not take the medicine as prescribed!.
There are many ways that you can make yourself feel better while you are waiting for the strep infection to go away!.
* Drink plenty of fluids and increase humidity (moisture in the air) in your home to help keep your throat moist!. Herbal teas formulated for colds may help relieve symptoms!.
* Take nonprescription medicines to relieve a painful sore throat and reduce fever!.
* Get plenty of rest!. Stay home the first day of antibiotic treatment!. You are still contagious and might pass the infection to others!. Rest in bed if you feel very sick!. Bed rest is not required if you feel fine!.
For the first 24 hours after you start taking an antibiotic, you are still contagious!. You can avoid passing the strep throat infection to others and reinfecting yourself by:
* Avoiding sneezing or coughing on others!.
* Washing your hands often!.
* Using tissues you can throw away, not handkerchiefs!.
* Throwing out your toothbrush as soon as you feel sick!. Replace it again when you are well!. You can also clean your toothbrush well before using it again!. Bacteria can collect on the bristles and reinfect you!.
When To Call a Doctor
Call 911or other emergency services immediately if a severe sore throat (pain being an 8 or 9 on a scale of 1 to 10) occurs along with the following symptoms, especially in a small child:
* Drooling
* Difficulty breathing
* Head pushed forward to breathe
Call your doctor today if you have:
* A severe sore throat and fever over 101F that lasts longer than 1 to 2 days!.
* A severe sore throat 2 to 5 days after you know you have been exposed to someone with strep!.
* A sore throat that is not part of a cold that lasts longer than 2 to 3 days despite home treatment!.
* A red rash that feels like sandpaper!. This may indicate scarlet fever!.
* Difficulty sleeping because your throat is blocked by swollen tonsils or adenoids!.
Call a doctor if the following symptoms develop 1 to 2 weeks or longer after a strep throat infection!. These symptoms may indicate rheumatic fever!.
* Weakness
* Shortness of breath
* Joint pain
* Raised red rash or lumps under the skin
* Uncontrolled, jerking movements of the arms or legs
Watchful Waiting
Watchful waiting is appropriate if your sore throat occurs with symptoms like those of a cold such as sneezing, coughing, and a runny or stuffy nose!. In general, the more coldlike symptoms you have, the less likely it is that your sore throat is caused by a strep infection!. You can try home treatment if your sore throat is not severe and you have other symptoms of a cold!.
Call a doctor if:
* Sore throat is the main symptom and you have no improvement after 2 to 3 days!.
* Signs of strep throat are present!.
Www@Answer-Health@Com
You need to go to the hospital!.Www@Answer-Health@Com