A member asked:

2 days of sore throat.very painful, but can swallow.don't think i have fever?swollen tonsils with tiny bumps.no white patches.are tiny bumps normal?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

This may be strep throat: It sounds like you should go to your provider and get your throat swabs to rule out strap throat. If you have "strep" it's important to take a seven day course of penicillin or amoxicillin. You will feel better quickly and you won't be contagious. If you just have a virus, plan on saltwater gargle, tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen for pain and fever, and feeling crumby for 5-10 days.

Answered 6/25/2014

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See doctor asap: See doctor asap since trouble swallowing. Possibilities include tonsillitis, peri-tonsilar abscess, mononucleosis....

Answered 3/10/2014

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