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Hi there i have visibly swollen glands below my jaw line pain extends up behind my jaw in front of my ears i have a continuous headache and feel weak throughout the day i'm struggling to swallow and wen i do it's accompanied by a sharp pain?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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Get checked!: Sore throat with swollen glands could be due to strep throat which needs antibiotic treatment. There are other possible causes as well, both viral and bacterial. See a doc ASAP to sort them out.

Answered 12/12/2017

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A member asked:

Hi there i have visibly swollen glands below my jaw line pain extends up behind my jaw in front of my ears i have a continuous headache and feel weak throughout the day i'm struggling to swallow and wen i do it's accompanied by a sharp pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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