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Sore throat 2 weeks not strep, 1 tonsil huge, pain when swallow, get lab back tomorrow but pain up a lot today could be something so bad can't wait?
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Large tonsil: Hello, your large tonsil could be a peritonsillar abscess. This would explain your worsening pain and persistent illness. See your doctor or er if swallowing your saliva is difficult or impossible.
Answered 10/13/2013
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