Hi doctor,
I am a mother of a 16 year old boy, who is 5.9 feet tall. He has white spots on the back of his throat along with swollen tonsils. He does not have a fever but finds it hard to swallow. Is this strep infection or what is it? He had the same before, and it was told as thrush.
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- Yes, it is mostly a streptococcal infection, which is causing the sore throat and all his symptoms.
- And if your son has a white or yellowish spot, then it is more likely to be a sore throat than an oral thrush, because an oral thrush forms a uniform membrane rather than spots. Fever may not always present.
- You can get your son tested for streptococcus infection.
- I would suggest some advice for your son to try.
- Betadine gargles four times a day for around five days.
- Antibiotic capsule Augmentin (Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid) 625 mg three times a day for five days.
- Antacid like tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg before breakfast, once a day for five days.
- Avoid cold food items.
- Tablet Paracetamol or Ibuprofen for pain, whenever needed.
- Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start medications after their consent. Hope this helps your son and get back if you have any doubts.
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