That same concept applies to the movement of a fighterâs brain after they receive a knockout blow. As a result of the overwhelming stimulation the brain tissue is receiving, the body sends out a series of neurotransmitters and excessive blood supply to the brain in an attempt to repair the damage.
Every once and a whileâabout 10% of the time in adultsâa sore throat will be caused by a bacterial infection such as Streptococcus pyogenes. If, and only if, you test positive for strep throat or another bacterial infection, your doctor should prescribe an antibiotic. (Taking antibiotics for a sore throat caused by a virus will not be effective.) Always take the full course of medicine, even if you feel better after a few days. 11 of 16.
Use this guide: unless it's unusually severe or you have other symptoms, give a sore throat two days. If your throat doesn't feel better within 48 hours, it's worth seeing your doc and getting a diagnostic test to rule out a bacterial infection. Meanwhile, gargle with salt water to relieve symptoms.