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The moment your throat starts hurting, you might instantly think you have strep throat. Although there are more than 3 million cases of strep throat each year among Americans, strep throat isn’t the only cause of a sore throat.
Our team at AFC Urgent Care of Chapman Highway wants to share some insight about strep throat and other common causes of a sore throat, so you can get back to feeling your best.
Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes the throat to feel sore and scratchy. This soreness can also be amplified while swallowing.
As a result, it is important to make sure you see a physician as soon as possible so that you can get a diagnosis, as well as a treatment plan, to prevent spreading your germs to other people.
While strep throat is easily treated, it is also extremely contagious. Strep throat is often spread in office and school situations, where those infected are in close proximity to a dense population of people. Because of this, children are often the most susceptible to being infected.
Just because you have a sore throat, doesn’t necessarily mean you are dealing with strep throat. Your sore throat could be caused by a number of things, including:
While a sore throat can sometimes be treated with at-home remedies, such as over-the-counter pain medications, lozenges, a humidifier and increased fluid intake, sometimes medical attention is needed.
If you haven’t gotten relief from home remedies within a few days, make it a point to stop by our Chapman Highway urgent care center, as you might be experiencing another medical condition like the flu or strep.
Have you been experiencing a sore throat for a while? It might be time to make a visit to AFC Urgent Care on Chapman Highway for a medical evaluation and treatment plan. We are located just minutes from the University of Tennessee campus, and we are open seven days a week to serve you!
With state-of-the-art centers and a professional medical team, AFC provides on-site X-rays, labs, procedures, and more!
Urgent care is for medical conditions that require prompt attention but do not pose an immediate threat to your health or life. Here is a simple rule of thumb: if your medical issues(s) are life threatening, call 911, or go directly to a hospital emergency room. If not, an urgent care center such as AFC is an excellent alternative.
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