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My tonsils are swollen and it hurts so much to swallow. what treatments are available?
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Swollen tonsils: Swollen and painful tonsils should really be evaluated. You could very well have an infection that requires treatment with antibiotics or some other medication. Get it checked out as soon as you are able.
Answered 10/1/2017
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