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A member asked:
Woke up with issue swollen throat around adams apple. visible from mirror. golf ball size. no pain. slight abnorm feeling in throat. hosp? y/n?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: Although you sound and feel fine, swelling in that area shouldn't be taken lightly, make sure it isn't a side effect of a drug that you are on, or can be an allergic reaction too, airway can get compromised, good luck
Answered 6/9/2016
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Urgent care: Urgent care might be more practical since it is a weekend if you do not have one go to the ER or get a live consult with one of health tap doctor from your state , they can order antibiotics for you or any other medicine you might need
Answered 6/9/2016
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