Sore Throat And Strep Throat
Sore Throat And Strep Throat Specialist
Urgent Care & Family Medicine located in Davie, FL & Plantation, FL
Sore Throat and Strep Throat Q & A
A sore throat refers to scratchiness, irritation, or pain of the throat that usually worsens when you swallow.
Your sore throat could be caused by:
- Tonsillitis
- Strep throat
- A cold or the flu
- Mono
- Measles
- Chickenpox
- Allergies
- Dryness, such as dry indoor air
- Pollutants, such as tobacco smoke
- Straining of the throat muscles
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- HIV
- Cancerous tumors of the tongue, throat, or voice box
- Tissue abscess
Sore Throat and Swollen Glands
You might also have sore and swollen glands in your jaw or neck, a hoarse or muffled voice, and swollen or red tonsils. If an infection is involved, you might also experience a fever, cough, sneezing, a runny nose, body aches, and headaches.
If you’re having difficulty breathing and experiencing severe symptoms, you should visit your local hospital emergency room as soon as possible.
What is strep throat?
Strep throat is caused by a certain bacterium called group A streptococcus or Streptococcus pyogenes. The bacteria normally reside in the lining of your nose and throat, but when your immune system is weakened, an infection can arise.
Strep throat symptoms tend to start quickly with a raw, sore, and scratchy throat. Other symptoms include:
- Painful swallowing
- Stomachache
- A fever
- Red, swollen tonsils
- White patches on the lining of your throat
- Tiny red spots on the roof of your mouth
- Loss of appetite
- Headaches
- Vomiting and nausea
- Rash
Business Hours
Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 08:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 05:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 05:00
Call Today
(800) 275-9630
Davie Office
Davie
2337 S University Drive
Davie FL
Plantation Office
Plantation
10199 Cleary Blvd
Plantation FL
Medical Walk-in Process
No Appointment Needed
An appointment is not required in order to receive care. For this reason, patients do not have to plan out when they can come in. Simply walk in and you’ll be seen.
Licensed Professionals
Urgent care physicians and nurses offer high-quality care. They are licensed and recognized as reputable members of the healthcare industry.
Cost Effective
The cost of seeing a physician at a medical immediate care facility will be much more affordable than seeing a physician in an emergency room.