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I have had a sore throat for 3 days so bad can't swallow. my neck is swallon and stiff and extremely sore can't move my head. some ear pain.
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Immediate exam: Sore throat with a very stiff neck eequires immrdiate mmedical evaluation. Go directly to the er.
Answered 7/9/2018
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See Doctor: Tonsillitis can cause this. But a more severe condition called a peritonsillar abscess can also cause symptoms such as your. This is a more serious condition and needs to be evaluated immediately.
Answered 5/1/2014
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