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A member asked:
Swollen throat and white bumps on tonsil. should i see a doctor or is it a cold?
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Yes: Mono or strep throat can cause it and thus you should see your doctor.
Answered 4/28/2015
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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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