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Swollen tonsils

2018-05-04 06:53:37
I’ve been havin swollen tonsils for about a week, I get bad headaches, can’t sleep, and it’s difficult to eat.
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Did you take any medication at all..? It does require attention from a specialist if you have been suffering for a month already. Please do visit or consult a ENT specialist. U will need antibiotics and analgesics. Gargling with warm salt water will be helpful till the time you get an appointment

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