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Swollen tonsils-HELP

2017-12-24 04:26:08
My tonsils are red and swollen with white stuff in them. it’s very painful to swallow I’ve also been having headaches, fever, stiff neck and been sleeping a lot what could this be?
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Take gargle with Luke warm water
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Answered2017-12-24 08:49:58

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