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Should Swelling And Soreness In The Tongue While Suffering From Strep Infection Be A Matter Of Concern?

22-yr old son diagnosed with strep. taking antibiotics and fever is back to normal. sore still extremely sore and tongue is swollen. any reason for concern or continue course and expect decrease in soreness & tongue swelling. if that is the case, is there anything should be on lookout for to trigger another look by a Dr.?
Tue, 4 Sep 2018
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Hi,

As per the history of your son, he is suffering with the streptococcus infection that means he will be having fever tenderness and inflammation.

Fever will subside first, that was what has gone now. Because the swelling and inflammation takes little time and will subside with time.

In case there is swelling in throat area, difficulty in breathing or taking food. Yes, you may need to change the antibiotic medication and for that you need doctor's consultation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Should Swelling And Soreness In The Tongue While Suffering From Strep Infection Be A Matter Of Concern?

Hi, As per the history of your son, he is suffering with the streptococcus infection that means he will be having fever tenderness and inflammation. Fever will subside first, that was what has gone now. Because the swelling and inflammation takes little time and will subside with time. In case there is swelling in throat area, difficulty in breathing or taking food. Yes, you may need to change the antibiotic medication and for that you need doctor s consultation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.