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Help? i have had a sore throat 6 days should i go doctors?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Although it may be: Viral - if significantly sore it would be worth getting checked for strep or mono. For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician ; get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Try saltwater gargles.

Answered 3/10/2014

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