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How Long After Starting Antibiotics For Strep Will The Soreness

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Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2020
Question: How long after starting antibiotics for strep will the soreness go away
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)
How long after starting antibiotics for strep will the soreness go away
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It may get better in 3-4 days.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

The soreness may get better in 3-4 days after starting antibiotics and it may totally go away in 5-7 days.
You can use also ibuprofen or paracetamol for throat pain.
You may help it also using gargling with saline water or baking soda water.


Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
It may get better in 3-4 days.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

The soreness may get better in 3-4 days after starting antibiotics and it may totally go away in 5-7 days.
You can use also ibuprofen or paracetamol for throat pain.
You may help it also using gargling with saline water or baking soda water.


Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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How long after starting antibiotics for strep will the soreness go away