Online Strep Throat Treatment

How The CareMD Works For You

The CareMD is a telehealth platform that allows patients to consult with competent doctors from the convenience of their own homes. We make it easier to receive prescription medications for common conditions like STDs, ear infections, allergies, and many more.

No Appointment Necessary

If you need a prescription, there’s no need to wait. Just follow these simple steps to get treated today.

COMMUNICATION

We make communication easy with text, voice, and video options—choose what works best for you.

MEDICATION

After your telehealth visit, your approved online prescription for strep throat will be sent to your local pharmacy for pickup, and you will be notified when it’s ready.

TREATMENT PLANS

We provide transparent, easy-to-understand treatment plans you can access at your own convenience. Securely view your treatment plan and lab results from the comfort of your home.

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Get the care you need where and when you need it with our easy-to-use online telemedicine services and appointment scheduling options.

What is Strep Throat?

Strep throat is a bacterial infection. It is common in young children but can also be contracted by adults of all ages. The infection starts when bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes enter the eyes, nose, or mouth after exposure.

The bacteria cause swelling and often raw-looking red or white patches on the back of the throat and tonsils. This condition is painful and makes swallowing difficult. Other symptoms might include fever and chills, nausea, and vomiting.

Transmission

Strep throat is contagious and can spread easily. It can be transferred by airborne respiratory droplets, like those that come from sneezing or coughing. Close contact with those carrying the bacteria, such as touching or sharing food, can also transfer these droplets.
When strep bacteria spread, they can cause infection in your:

Tonsils
Sinuses
Skin
Blood
Middle ear

Prevention

To prevent strep infection

Wash your hands. Proper handwashing is the best way to prevent all kinds of infections. That’s why it’s important to wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Teach your children how to wash their hands properly or to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if there is no soap and water available.
Cover your mouth. Teach your children to cover their mouths with an elbow or tissue when they cough or sneeze.
Don't share personal items. Don't share drinking glasses or eating utensils. Wash dishes in hot, soapy water or in a dishwasher.
Keep your hands away from your face, eyes, and mouth.
Maintain a safe distance from individuals who are coughing or sneezing.
Avoid public water fountains and phones, and take additional precautions in congested areas like public transportation.
Maintain oral hygiene, stay hydrated, and practice good self-care to help your body resist infection.

The symptoms of strep throat are the same for both men and women. Early symptoms include:

Sore throat
Fever
Red and swollen tonsils
Painful or swollen lymph nodes

Untreated Strep Throat Symptoms

If left untreated, other symptoms may appear after three days:

Red and white patches in the throat
Trouble swallowing
Headache
Lower stomach pain
General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling
Loss of appetite
Nausea and possible vomiting
Body rash

Untreated strep throat can be transmitted to others for up to three weeks.

Treatment

There are prescriptions available to relieve or cure symptoms of strep throat. At The CareMD, our licensed physicians provide you with the best online strep throat treatment options to prevent complications and spread.

The recommended treatment for strep throat is an antibiotic that stops bacterial growth, such as:

Amoxicillin
Penicillin

Alternative regimens for those with allergy, intolerance, or adverse reactions include the following antibiotics:

Amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin)
Z-Pak (Azithromycin)
Ceftin (Cefuroxime)
Clindamycin

Beginning antibiotic treatment early can speed up your recovery and reduce the chances of spreading the infection further. It’s important to finish your full course of antibiotics to prevent the bacterial infection from returning.

Side Effects

You may experience mild side effects from taking antibiotics, such as:

Upset stomach
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Yeast infection

If your symptoms are severe or include a rash, hives, further swelling of your tongue and throat, or trouble breathing, stop taking your remedies and seek medical care immediately.

When Should You See an Online Doctor for Strep Throat?

Everyone experiences an occasional sore throat. How do you know when it’s time to consult a doctor for strep throat treatment?

Have you been around someone who has had strep throat in the last few days? Then, you might want to consider consulting with a doctor about potential strep throat treatment.

Watch for additional symptoms like:

Fever
Swollen glands around your jaws and throat
Red and swollen tonsils, with possible white patches
Sore throat lasting more than a few days

No Appointment Necessary

If you need to see an online doctor for strep throat treatment, there’s no need to wait. Just complete a simple consultation form and get treated today with The CareMD.

Online Strep Throat Treatment FAQ

With an online prescription for strep throat from a doctor at The CareMD, your infection should resolve in three to five days, and you may feel better even quicker than that. However, you must finish your entire round of antibiotics.

Strep throat can resolve on its own, but it takes an average of three to seven days, and you may continue to be contagious for up to two weeks. Untreated strep throat also has a higher risk of complications.

Watch for fever, a red and swollen throat, scratchy white patches on your throat or tonsils that make it painful to swallow, or swollen lymph nodes in your neck or jaw.

A cold is a viral rather than bacterial infection and can’t be treated with antibiotics. It doesn’t normally cause a fever, an extremely red throat, or white patches. Meanwhile, strep throat doesn’t typically cause coughing or a runny nose.

Yes, you can still become infected with strep throat even if you have had your tonsils removed. However, your risk of catching strep throat is slightly lower, and your symptoms may be less severe.