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A 33-year-old female 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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Dr. Shaun Machen
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
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.
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