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Just flew back from cancun sat and i have the worst sore throat i have ever had, ever. super swollen glands both sides and incredibly sore to swallow.
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Something infectious: Mono is from the EBV virus, and can cause swollen glands (lymph nodes) and big tonsils. Strep throat can do the same thing, but Strep throat needs antibiotics. Some other infections can cause big lymph nodes. More rarely, blood disorders and blood cancers cause swollen lymph nodes and fatigue (person often gets anemic). This all means that a trip to the doctor would be wise.
Answered 1/13/2015
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