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Right tonsil is swollen and painful when swallow. lump in neck. breastfeeding currently. recently move have no pcp. can i wait an watch or need check?

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May need strep test: Sore throat and tonsillitis symptoms usually are evaluated by a rapid strep test in addition to an exam. If there are strep germs, antibiotics such as Amoxil (amoxicillin) or Zithromax are needed. Sometimes tonsils get whitish mucousy stuff on them. A patient can call around town to see if there is a new PCP who can fit her in within 48 hours. Going online to her insurance's website can bring up a PCP list.

Dr Eastburn agreed

Answered 1/15/2015

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