I am 24 weeks pregnant. I have had a sore throat for over 36 hours and nothing is helping soothe it. It hurts to swallow my saliva and I have had a decrease in appetite. What should I do?
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Based on the severity of your symptoms I would get a throat culture and probably start treating you with an antibiotic while the results are pending.
Because you are pregnant! You do not want to take any chance that you may have Strep throat. if you have a fever you need antibiotics. Make sure you are taking your vitamins and stay off sugar, increase your protein with Protein smoothies. If your sore throat is viral instead of bacterial do not take antibiotics! Rest and do nutritious smoothies, vitamins and green juices
The most likely diagnosis is a virus of some sort. When you're pregnant these can actually occur more frequently since you're somewhat immunocompromised (immune system isn't in tip top shape). That said it can also become a bacterial infection more quickly because of this as well.
I'd recommend plenty of fluids and rest. Avoid medications if possible but many otc products are safe at this point in pregnancy. If you aren't getting better in several days or if you get worse then it's worth being seen.
I'd recommend plenty of fluids and rest. Avoid medications if possible but many otc products are safe at this point in pregnancy. If you aren't getting better in several days or if you get worse then it's worth being seen.