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A member asked:

Hi doctor...i woke this morning and my uvula was leaning to one side...i was diagnosed with strep throat this past monday. is this a problem?

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Yes: Especially if there is a painful bulge You could have an abscess!! See someone right away!

Dr McMillan agreed

Answered 12/3/2015

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