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Have swollen glands on both sides -under the chin, a painful sore and red throat, tonsils are not swollen, on going for two three months?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Possible mono: Your description could be consistent with mononucleosis which is caused by ebstein barr virus. You should see your regular doctor for further evaluation and to confirm or refute this possibility.

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Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

Have swollen glands on both sides -under the chin, a painful sore and red throat, tonsils are not swollen, on going for two three months?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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