Can a strep throat lead to stomach upset

Stomach ache is an uncommon but possible sign of strep infection. However, this is not seen in all whoa re infected with strep bacteria. Even throwing up can be visible in case of strep infection

Blood shot eyes can pop in when you are over stressed or when you are extremely tired. So, this can occur in case of flu infection. For strep, this is rare

The best and the effective medication is penicillin if you are not allergic to it. Amoxillin and cephalexin are also prescribed. You can either opt to take up 10 day medication dosage or one shot of penicillin

Flu symptoms like congested nose, coughing and sneezing are not related to strep throat. But in case of strep infection you might have bad sore throat and inflamed tonsils with welling of the lymph nodes

Swelling of lymph nodules and tonsils are common. Red and yellow patches might be seen all over the tonsils. You might have rashes on skin and fever too.

Stomach virus is the viral infection as easily identified from the name. Strep is a bacterial contagion. The stomach pain that is visible in case of strep infection is the result of the bacteria being taken into the body of the infected individual.

Being in close association with infected patients is the main cause of infection. Getting in touch with infected air borne particles can cause the infection too. Touching contaminated surfaces can prove to cause the problem too

Stomach pain is common in case of strep infection. Fever and irritation of tonsils and lymph nodes can also be seen. Stomach pain and rashes are uncommon however

10 major signs can include soreness in throat, swelling of adenoids, inflammation of the lymph nodes, dryness in throat, tiredness, uneasiness, fever, stomach pain, malaise and bad breath.

Doctors usually prescribe penicillin, cephalexin and amoxillin. However acetaminophen and ibuprofen are also given to alleviate pain. Aspirin can be given to assuage the fever in case the infected person is above 20 years of age.