At Valley Pediatric Clinic, we treat children of all ages with strep throat in Mission, TX. Strep throat causes uncomfortable symptoms that linger without treatment. If you think your child has strep throat, bring them in as soon as possible so we can treat them and educate you on preventing future occurrences.

Strep Throat Symptoms

Streptococcal bacteria infection causes strep throat. Infections can be mild or severe, and most cases occur between the ages of 5 and 15, so our Mission, TX, pediatricians see many patients with this illness.

Strep throat causes symptoms like a sore and scratchy throat, swollen lymph nodes, trouble swallowing, or redness and inflammation in the throat. A runny nose, sneezing, and coughing often accompany these. If you notice these symptoms in your child, call our office because early diagnosis and treatment are key to a quick recovery and avoiding complications.

Treating Strep Throat

If we confirm a diagnosis of strep throat, your pediatrician will prescribe antibiotics to kill the bacteria. When the doctor prescribes antibiotics, your child needs to continue taking the medicine until the end of the prescription, even if they start to feel better in a few days. Symptoms will start to subside after a few days, but the medicine keeps working until all the bacteria is eradicated.

Preventing Strep Throat

You can take precautions to prevent catching strep throat. Healthy hygiene habits like regular handwashing go a long way in preventing the spread of illness. Teach your kids to use lukewarm water and soap for at least 20 seconds to scrub their hands clean, especially before eating and after using their hands to cover a cough or sneeze. Remind your children not to share utensils or drinking cups with others and not to share their own if sick.

Schedule Now

Come to Valley Pediatric Clinic if your child is sick with strep throat. Our compassionate pediatricians in Mission, TX, diagnose and treat strep throat so they can start feeling better and resume normal activities. Contact us for an appointment in Mission, TX, at (956) 424-7100 and in Edinburg, TX, at (956) 383-9300.