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Throat infection

2018-01-20 19:43:57
My son 4.5 years age, having throat pain, he has tonsils too, it's been infected, please advise. Thanks
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Your son seems to be suffering from acute pharyngo-tonsillitis which is a common type of throat infection in children. He may need to take antibiotics and painkillers syrups 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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