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A member asked:

My lymph node on right side is extremely swollen, tonsil on right side is bleeding & puss coming out, should i go to er?doc can't see me this week.

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Yes: Yes, it sounds like you have strep throat and need antibiotics. Go to the er or to an emergicare type place if you can't get in to see your doctor.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/26/2016

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