You have a really sore throat and there are varying sizes of white spots that you can see when you look down your throat in the mirror… what does it mean? Do you have Strep – or something even more serious? Before you run to the doctor to see if you have Strep Throat, think about whether you are having other symptoms as well. Are you having symptoms of Strep which include fever, stomach pain, red and swollen tonsils, and a lot of difficulty swallowing? Have you lost your appetite, do you have a general feeling of malaise and have you tried lozenges only to find they aren’t working? If your sore throat is not quite that serious, my may not have Strep. Read more »