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I have tonsillit. iv never had it before and im in so much pain. talking painkillers every four hours. have numbing spray. it hurts to open my mouth.
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Tonsillar abscess: When you can't open your mouth with tonsillitis that suggests that the tonsil infection has spread to your body; this can be a very serious condition leading to death. Such patients are rushed to surgery asap to prevent spread to vital organs.
Answered 2/18/2015
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