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A member asked:

I have a swollen throat and it looks like red bumbs on the back of my tounge and i'm 16 is this normal ?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Probably not: but it is hard to tell for sure without a direct look at your throat. Your family doctor can probably help.

Answered 8/2/2016

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