A member asked:

Swollen throat and white bumps on tonsil. should i see a doctor or is it a cold?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: Mono or strep throat can cause it and thus you should see your doctor.

Answered 4/28/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Get med eval: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician & get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have Strep Throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications.

Answered 11/3/2018

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