Sore Throat Treatment at a Conveniently Located Walk-In Clinic in Tampa, FL

Thermometer, tissues, and sore throat medication

Did you wake up this morning with a scratchy throat? You could have a viral infection, such as the common cold or flu. Or, your sore throat may be unrelated to illness. For instance, you might have overused your voice, spent time in a smoky room, or simply slept with your mouth open. In any of these scenarios, your throat pain should resolve on its own within a day or two. In the meantime, you’ll likely feel better if you rest at home, drink plenty of water, and take an over-the-counter sore throat remedy or pain reliever as needed.

Could It Be Strep Throat?

A less common but more serious cause of throat pain is a bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus. A strep infection, or strep throat, may require prescription antibiotic treatment to help prevent complications, such as kidney inflammation. In general, you should see a doctor if your throat pain is severe, lasts longer than a few days, or is accompanied by fever.

Let’s Get to the Bottom of Your Throat Pain

If you need help finding relief from your sore throat, you don’t have to wait for an appointment to see a primary care physician, or get hung up for hours in the triage system of a hospital emergency room. Come to South Tampa Immediate Care instead. Our experienced and caring team is proud to serve members of the Tampa, Florida, community, and we provide effective sore throat treatment and other non-emergency urgent care services on a walk-in basis. At our acute care clinic, you can receive reliable, courteous care from a Board-certified or Board-eligible physician without an appointment.

A provider at South Tampa Immediate Care can quickly determine if you have a strep infection by performing a rapid strep test, which involves a simple throat swab that is immediately processed in our on-site lab. Available within minutes, the results of your rapid strep test will help your provider determine if you need antibiotic treatment. We’ll have you on your way to recovery in no time!

We’re Here for You

If you’re concerned about your sore throat, stop by our walk-in clinic at 602 South Howard Avenue in Tampa, FL, whenever it’s most convenient for you—we’re open every day during extended hours. We’re also pleased to accept most health insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, TriCare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. For more information, contact or visit South Tampa Immediate Care today.

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