yes a healthy immune system (assuming you have one) will handle strep throat. the reason why we try and detect and treat strep is to prevent the possible complications of strep namely heart or kidney disease. i suspect that most people have had strep in their lifetime only to have it resolve spontaneously but that does not mean you should not seek medical care if you have any of the signs of strep (bright red dotted throat; fever etc. ). if you do have strep and you are one of those rare people that develop a complication money will be the least of your problems. while medical care is expensive just like getting your car repaired you still have to open that wallet sometimes and take care of yourself if you don't have insurance. the answer is no strep is caused bacteria called streptococcus and without medication it can lead to more serious problems such as rheumatic fever and heart problems. although some people are strep carriers and show no signs or symptoms. people who are experiencing signs of symptoms should be treated accordingly by a physician. signs could include fever headache body chills and or a sore throat. most often it is easier to tell when a sore throat is from the influenza or do to a cold. strep most often isn't accompanied by coughing or a runny nose.
will strep throat go away without medication? . i don't have insurance and can't afford the $200 for an office visit the $100+ for lab work etc. i have heard that strep will go away on it's own - without medication. is that true? if so how long?