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Ears gums throat itch. lower gums are swollen below teeth nearly impossible to swallow. tonsils are usually swollen now they're flat.

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Could be: It could be an allergic reaction or an infection, please see your provider.

Answered 7/20/2014

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