Worrying myself silly now

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Ds has suddenly got a really painful sore throat. Is it likely to be strep a/scarlet fever?

How did it start for other people's children and what else should I be looking out for ?

Worrying as I have an 11 week old who I won't know if she has a sore Throat and currently away ! How soon would ds need antibiotics ?

Hi OP sorry to hear LO is poorly I attach a guide I've been using so you can check for other signs. I hope LO feels better soon.

@mommybear1 thank you!

Is it always strep that causes a sore throat?

Have you used a torch and looked at his throat ?

No, it’s not always strep that causes a sore throat.

Sorry OP, I really don’t mean to sound patronising as I know you’re probably just panicking right now, but you must know there are thousands of different viruses which would also present with sore throat as a symptom?

Yeah I've had a look can't see no spots or anything.

Yeah I guess I know it's not just strep but constantly seeing on the news how there is loads of cases of it etc so it makes you panic! I do have anxiety too around my children especially so that plays a part.
He was crying this morning as it was hurting so much

Alternate paracetamol and ibuprofen and give him warm blackcurrant squash.

And keep an eye on his temp, but try not to worry.
My DS was complaining of a sore throat and cough, turns out he’s got bronchitis. Not everything is strep, and strep has always been around. My oldest has it when she was about 3.