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I have bumps on my right tonsil and on both i have a blister at the bottom. i am also having a hard time swallowing and it's painful. what is this?

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Dr. Daniel Steffy answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Virus: Quite often blister-like sores in the throat or tonsils are caused by viral infections. This breakdown of the mucous membrane protection can sometimes lead to secondary infections from bacteria.

Answered 11/16/2013

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Dr. Joshua Batt answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Sore Throat: There are many causes of sore throat, yours sounds like a pharyngitis. Symptoms include pus on the tonsils with redness, fever, swollen lymph nodes in the neck. There may or may not be a cough. It is recommended that you see a doctor to obtain antibiotics if they are needed to avoid complications that may arise.

Answered 9/28/2016

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