Reena Patel Reena Patel Asked 7 months ago

Do you get a fever with strep throat?

My throat has been very sore for two days now and it's quite painful. My colleague said I might have strep throat. Does strep throat always cause a fever, or can you have it with just a bad sore throat?

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Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, I had a 102-degree fever with strep throat last month. The throat pain was so intense I couldn't even swallow warm water, but the fever came down once the doctor started me on antibiotics.

Suresh Trivedi Suresh Trivedi Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Strep throat with a fever makes you feel like you've swallowed glass while sitting in a furnace! It is highly annoying, but a quick trip to the doctor always does the trick.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Since I already have thyroid issues, any high fever with a throat infection really drains my energy. Please get a proper throat swab test done to confirm if it is strep.

Aditya Sen Aditya Sen Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

A sudden high fever combined with painful swallowing is a classic sign of strep throat. A professional clinical diagnosis is always best, as bacterial infections need targeted treatment.

Rita Singhal Rita Singhal Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Don't try to cure a bacterial strep fever with home gargles alone. It can lead to rheumatic fever if ignored, so please get a proper medical checkup immediately.

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Sneha Das Sneha Das Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I am feeling a bit warm and my throat is very sore today. Does the fever with strep throat start slowly, or does it rise very suddenly? I am a bit scared.

Harish Salve Harish Salve Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

High fever from infections can temporarily raise your blood pressure as well. Keep an eye on your vitals and consult your physician to manage both safely.

Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I went to Lilavati Hospital for my throat infection, and the doctor clearly told me that strep requires a proper course of antibiotics. Don't rely on random OTC pills for the fever.

Ram Dulare Ram Dulare Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan babu, gale ke kharab hone ke sath tez bukhar aata hai isme. Do salt water gargles twice a day and show a doctor to get the right medicine.

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Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Strep throat is a bacterial infection, and unlike a viral cold, it almost always presents with a sudden onset of high fever and swollen tonsils. My physician emphasized that completing the antibiotic course is crucial to prevent complications.

Karan Patel Karan Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

When my throat was on fire and I had a fever, all I wanted was warm tomato soup and soft khichdi. Definitely avoid spicy food or cold drinks until the fever subsides!

Tanvi Kapoor Tanvi Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, a fever is super common with this. When I had it, warm turmeric milk gave my throat some temporary relief, but you definitely need a doctor's prescription to cure it.

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