What Causes Persistent Strep Throat Despite Taking Medication?

Posted on Fri, 16 Oct 2015

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Fri, 16 Oct 2015 Answered on

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Question : I was Dx with strep, I have finished my ABO Z-pack but I still feel like my throat is closing on itself. And I can feel a large filled pocket in the back of my mouth on the rt. side. I'm at times unable to speak because I sound so strange. I can't eat r/t swallowing is way to difficult. I can't sleep I wake up in pain every 4 hours when MAPAP wears off or Ibp. I don't know if I should go back or what.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I will suggest you get re-evaluated after this treatment!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. Following all the information you have reported, this may be a complication of strep throat which results in abscess collection. This will present as a mass and will cause symptoms very similar to what you have reported. I will suggest that the doctor re-evaluate you after this treatment to make sure that we are not missing out on any potential complication.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (41 minutes later)

I just relized the underneath my tounge is swollen to. The pain is now in my ear and i do not think this is good .

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I will suggest that you get re-evaluated.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will suggest that you get re-evaluated at this time. It will be very helpful.

Let me know how it goes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar