{"id":2365,"date":"2023-01-13T05:13:30","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T10:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/?p=2365"},"modified":"2023-01-13T05:14:25","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T10:14:25","slug":"is-it-tonsillitis-or-strep-throat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/is-it-tonsillitis-or-strep-throat\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it Tonsillitis or Strep Throat?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve noticed a persistent scratchy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/ent\/throat\/sore-throat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sore throat<\/a> while at work or when placing your order at Stomping Grounds Coffee Bar, you\u2019re likely wondering what the cause is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many conditions can cause throat pain, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/ent\/throat\/tonsils-adenoids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tonsillitis<\/a> and strep throat are two very common causes. They also have some other overlapping symptoms and are sometimes mistaken for the same illness. Let\u2019s compare the symptoms of strep throat and tonsillitis and learn more about each condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strep Throat Symptoms and Causes <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1277787400-1280x720.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with a sore throat resting at home.\" class=\"wp-image-2368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1277787400-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1277787400-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1277787400-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1277787400-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Strep throat is a common cause of sore throat (pharyngitis). It is caused by a bacteria called group A Streptococcus and is responsible for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK525997\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5-15% of all adult cases and 20 to 30% of all pediatric cases of sore throat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to a sore throat, strep may cause you to have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck<\/li><li>Small red spots on the roof of your mouth<\/li><li>Fever<\/li><li>Pain or difficulty when swallowing<\/li><li>Body aches<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Nausea or vomiting (particularly in children)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tonsillitis Symptoms and Causes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tonsillitis has many of the same symptoms as strep throat including sore throat, difficulty swallowing, swollen lymph nodes and fever (though a milder fever than those with strep throat may typically experience). However, with tonsillitis you may also experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Redness and swelling in the tonsils<\/li><li>White or yellow discoloration on or near the tonsils<\/li><li>Stiff neck<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, tonsillitis can have multiple causes, including viruses like the cold or flu as well as bacteria. Sometimes, having strep throat can lead to tonsillitis. So, it\u2019s possible to have both illnesses at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When To Visit Your Medical Provider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both tonsillitis and strep throat often can resolve on their own after a few days of rest, drinking plenty of liquids and managing your symptoms with over-the-counter treatments like lozenges or anti-inflammatory medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you should make an appointment to see your doctor if you experience any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Symptoms that don\u2019t improve or worsen after four days<\/li><li>Severe symptoms like a high fever, trouble breathing or difficulty drinking<\/li><li>Intense throat pain<\/li><li>You\u2019ve been dealing with recurrent or chronic cases of strep throat and\/or tonsillitis over the past year<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After evaluating your symptoms and running any needed tests, your medical provider will be able to confirm your diagnosis and come up with a treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of strep throat or tonsillitis caused by bacteria, you will likely be prescribed antibiotics to help clear the infection. If you have tonsillitis caused by a virus, your doctor may recommend that you continue to treat your symptoms at home. In cases of chronic tonsillitis that is resistant to other treatments, surgery to remove your tonsils may be suggested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists, call <span class=\"company-name \">Spartanburg | Greer ENT &amp; Allergy<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/tips-to-manage-common-ent-concerns\/\" class=\"related-post\">Tips To Manage Common ENT Concerns<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/common-causes-of-white-spots-on-your-throat\/\" class=\"related-post\">Common Causes of White Spots on Your Throat<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/what-is-dysphagia-and-how-can-you-manage-it\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Is Dysphagia and How Can You Manage It?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve noticed a persistent scratchy, sore throat while at work or when placing your order at Stomping Grounds Coffee Bar, you\u2019re likely wondering what the cause is. While many conditions can cause throat pain, tonsillitis and strep throat are two very common causes. 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