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A member asked:
My son s tonsil is very swollen, bleeding it has some white spots.he has a sore throat but no fever.should we take him to doc or will antibiotics work?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
STREP TONSILLITIS ?: He needs to be seen to have the right DX and rx. Strep throat has exudate, swollen glands, headache, chills and bodyaches and can cause heart problem if neglected.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Get checked out: Sounds like it could be strep. I'd get a culture to be sure.
Answered 12/30/2012
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See the doctor: It would be wise in this case to have him seen by the physician to determine what the illness really is.
Answered 3/12/2014
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