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Swollen throat

2017-12-04 04:45:38
Hi, I was diagnosed with strep throats and was given 500 mg of penicillin to take for 10 days. After 3 days, I wasn't noticing improvement so I went back to a different doctor and she gave me a penicillin and steroid shot. She also told me I could stop taking the pills. Well it's three days later and my throat feels better but it is still swollen with white spots. Should I be concerned?
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You seem to be suffering from acute pharyngo-tonsillitis which is a common type of throat infection. You may need to take better antibiotic and painkillers along with antiseptic mouth gargle for few days for faster recovery
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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