Amit Das Amit Das Asked 10 months ago

Is vomiting a symptom of strep?

I've had a really bad sore throat and fever for the past two days, and today I actually vomited. Could this be strep? Is vomiting a symptom of strep?

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Swaroop Rani Swaroop Rani Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, when my kids were young, strep throat would often start with stomach ache and vomiting before they even complained about their throat. It is very common in children. Don't worry, once the doctor starts antibiotics, they will feel much better.

Abhishek Nair Abhishek Nair Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Hey, take a deep breath. Vomiting is quite typical with strep throat in children because of the raw throat and high fever. Just give them some ice-pops or cold curd to soothe the throat and keep them hydrated. They will be okay.

Pranali Patil Pranali Patil Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Haan na, baccho ko strep throat hota hai toh vomiting ho hi jaati hai, unka throat itna pain karta hai. Just try giving them cold things like milkshakes, it helps them swallow easily. Darna mat, it'll get better.

Aditi Joshi Aditi Joshi Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

My son was diagnosed with strep throat yesterday and he just threw up his milk. I am getting really anxious now. Did anyone else's child experience vomiting with strep, or should I call the emergency line?

Kunal Kapoor Kunal Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I was just reading an article on pediatric health, and apparently, vomiting is a surprisingly common symptom of strep throat in young kids, whereas adults mostly just get the sore throat. It is interesting how different bodies react to the same bacteria.

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Jaison Chacko Jaison Chacko Joined May 2026 5 months ago

In patients with strep, nausea and vomiting can definitely occur, often triggered by the severe throat irritation and difficulty swallowing. Make sure they drink small sips of cool water or ORS to stay hydrated. If they can't keep fluids down, get them checked.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

When my daughter had strep, she threw up twice. Our pediatrician explained that the streptococcus bacteria can release toxins that cause a general stomach upset in kids. He advised us to focus on hydration and complete the full antibiotic course.

Shreya Sen Shreya Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Vomiting can indeed accompany a strep infection, particularly in pediatric cases due to high fever and systemic reaction. However, because strep is bacterial, it requires proper diagnosis via a throat swab. It is best to consult your doctor for targeted treatment.

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