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I have a soar throat it is going on 9 weeks now. my right side is swollen and my tonsil also has bumps on it. what can this be?

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Sore throat: A painful throat on one side suggests a tonsil involvement. This should be checked by the doctor. An infection this long takes toll on the body and isn't safe.

Answered 9/5/2014

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Nine weeks: Time to see the doctor. No typical infection should go on this long. A biopsy may be in order.

Dr Ezeokoli agreed

Answered 10/25/2014

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