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Hurts to swallow, bumps on back of throat. looks very strained and tonsils look smaller than usual?

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Tonsillitis?: Is high on the list of possibilities. Hard to comment precisely. Need examination and may need throat swab. Recommend therefore seeing a doctor in person for examination

Answered 7/22/2017

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Sore throat : Try pain relief if not setting then consult your GP .

Answered 9/23/2017

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A member asked:

Hurts to swallow, bumps on back of throat. looks very strained and tonsils look smaller than usual?

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