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I have been sick with a runny nose and cough and now i have a sore and swollen throat and gums, what's going on with me?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Achong answered

Strep throat: Could be several things. Strep throat, viral infection, sinusitis, bronchitis etc. Please see your doctor if your symptoms are worsening or you start spiking fevers.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered

Need Consultation: You may need to get on antibiotics. Sounds like a bacterial infection.

Answered 8/18/2014

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A member asked:

I have been sick with a runny nose and cough and now i have a sore and swollen throat and gums, what's going on with me?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Achong answered

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr. answered

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