What Is Strep Throat?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Sore Throat
Perhaps the most characteristic of all symptoms of strep throat is a sore throat. The pain can be difficult for the patient to deal with, especially when they are young. Whereas most of the time a sore throat will develop gradually, it is likely to come on quickly in cases of strep throat.
The pain in the throat is likely to make it difficult to eat food because of the pain caused by swallowing. Regardless of the pain, it is important that the patient continues to get all the nutrition they need, partly because this will aid their recovery. Throat lozenges will be able to help soothe the pain, and a doctor may prescribe something.
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