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A member asked:
Few days ago had a bad sore throat when i awoke. soreness is gone now mostly. but now, lump in throat & swollen tonsils. no pain. pictures on profile.
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So you : Had viral or bacterial infection, your lymph nodes reacted to fight infection. Smoking not good.
Answered 3/12/2014
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Cannot see pictures: Viral, fungal, or bacterial infections can cause lymphatic tissue (lymph nodes, tonsils,adenoids, back 1/3 of tongue) to swell as they trap pathogens. See your GP of an ENT as soon as possible to have swollen areas examined.
Answered 7/11/2019
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