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Swollen throat

2017-07-04 20:34:31
I've had a swollen throats for about a week now, my left tonsil has swollen up and it's very red and has brown marks on it, was wondering what it was
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You need to get your throat examined by a specialist
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Consult nearby ENT specialist

Answered2017-07-07 06:22:38

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