A member asked:

I've had a terrible bad throat swollen tonsils and pain swallowing anything/ talking unless i take advil (ibuprofen) the pain is too severe to just leave alone.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tasneem Bader-Omarali answered

Treatment needsd: Please see your doctor . This may need an exam of your throat. If your dr thinks it is viral only rest and fluids are needed. Otherwise you may need antibiotics

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 6/28/2017

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Need evaluation : This could be a strep throat, a viral infection or infectious mononucleosis. This is too serious to ignore. Please get an evaluation.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 6/28/2017

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A member asked:

I've had a terrible bad throat swollen tonsils and pain swallowing anything/ talking unless i take advil (ibuprofen) the pain is too severe to just leave alone.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tasneem Bader-Omarali answered

Dr Wright agreed

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Davis agreed

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