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What could be wrong w/ my throat? my tonsils are swollen & it hurts so bad to swallow. there is this little circle pink thing that i can see way in th

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Infection: Swollen tonsils and sore throats probably mean infection. Little circle pink think will have to be visualized to be diagnosed. Please see your GP or an ENT.

Answered 11/14/2016

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