Symptoms of strep throat include: Itchy and sore throat, small red spots on the roof of your mouth, the sudden onset of a fever that is 101° F or higher, general Fatigue, voice change/scratchy throat, headache, chills and shaking, appetite loss, nausea and vomiting, tender, swollen lymph nodes on either side of the neck, abdominal pain, a skin rash (known as scarlet fever).

Yes, our doctors can write prescriptions for strep throat. Antibiotics are the first line of treatment for strep throat and will be prescribed. Some common antibiotics our doctors prescribe for strep throat include: Penicillin, Amoxicillin, Augmentin.

Home remedies for strep throat should only be used in conjunction with antibiotic treatment. Otherwise the infection can get worse and spread. In addition to antibiotic treatment there are some home remedies you can use for symptom relief: Drink plenty of fluids, consume cold liquids and foods, use a cold humidifier, suck on throat lozenges, mix about one to two teaspoons of salt in eight ounces of water.