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I have joint swelling caused by bacterial throat infection. is this normal?

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No, see your doctor: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on. Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

Answered 9/28/2016

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