Is it strep? please help!!?!


Question: Is it strep.? please help!!.?
Okay so last Friday I had a really bad sore throat followed by sinus congestion. It lasted for a few days but then as my sore throat was almost gone, I was really congested and had a bad headache. I felt like I was hard of hearing because of my congestion and in a few more days I could hear again. The headache stopped also and a dry cough delveloped. This was on wednesday. My cough then began producing a little mucus and for a day or two that's all it was. I woke up Friday morning and my sore throat was back but not as painful. Now its Saturday and all day my right gland has been pretty swollen and kind of hard. Now its getting more uncomfortable to swallow again and I tried looking in my throat but its hard to see anything. 3 of my friend have mono but I haven't been around them much and definitely not shared any drinks. Please help because my doctor is kind of an idiot and he only checks for something If I tell him I think I have it. Please help...hopefully its just a cold, what do you think.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
Viruses are usually very dramatic with sore throat, swollen glands and congestion. Mucous is usually a sign of viral infection too. If your symptoms last longer than 10 days go to your doctor, because it may have progressed to a bacterial infection. (strep) Ask for a throat swab to check for strep. My advice. Oh, and drink tons of fluids!!Health Question & Answer

This sounds like more than a cold. You could have a sinus infection, tonsilitis, or one of many various bacterial or viral infections. All could require medical attention and care. If you don't think your doctor is adequate, and you don't have access to a 24-hour walk-in doctor's office, I suggest you visit your nearest emergency room for quick help and care.Health Question & Answer



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