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What Causes Dry Throat When Diagnosed With Strep Throat?
Question: I had strep throat in May of this year. I was prescribed Omnisef. After about two days, my face swelled up and my mouth immediately became raw. I stopped taking it immediately. My face returned to normal size, however my mouth & tongue is still raw and my tongue feels swollen all the time. I want you to know that I have had dry mouth for many years do to my daily 150 mg of Amitryptaline for migraines. I really need some releave with my mouth because i can barely eat. Help
Brief Answer:
You should exclude an oral thrush.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.
Based on your history I think that you should do a blood test, ferritin and an culture from you tongue to exclude anemia or an oral thrush.
Please could you send me a picture of your tongue to define better the diagnosis.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
You should exclude an oral thrush.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.
Based on your history I think that you should do a blood test, ferritin and an culture from you tongue to exclude anemia or an oral thrush.
Please could you send me a picture of your tongue to define better the diagnosis.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
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