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A member asked:

Tonsil very swollen, hurts to swallow even water, feeling nauseas, experiencing chills, pain is preventing me from sleeping. help?

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This is urgent: Your symptoms suggest you may have an abscess. You should proceed to the nearest emergency room for an exam and treatment.

Dr Russo and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/17/2019

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