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I have had a lump about my tonsil for a while but lately it has become red and swollen and now my whole throat is sore. what could this be?
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Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for infection). A couple days of throat lozenges and acetaminophen may lessen pain.
Answered 9/19/2018
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