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I have a sore throat but no other symptoms. i only have very swollen tonsils. this is day 6 and it hasn't let up at all. ideas?

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Dr. Saleh Elahwal answered

Go to ENT: Do you have fever, fatigue? Could be viral pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and mononucleosis.Or others things .Check for signs of mono (mono spot test) and the epstein-barr virus. Blood tests can also help rule out other causes of your symptoms.Please get yourself checked by an ENT specialist if the swelling persists

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/25/2016

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A member asked:

I have a sore throat but no other symptoms. i only have very swollen tonsils. this is day 6 and it hasn't let up at all. ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Saleh Elahwal answered

Dr Ali agreed

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