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I have had a sore throat for a week now and it is getting no better. It is bright red, and my tonsils are slightly swollen. Both tonsils have some white on them. Also my glands are up in my neck and I have having trouble swallowing.
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As per your description you might have developed acute tonsilitis.. need to be treated with proper antibiotic and other supportive treatment.. visit an ENT specialist for opinion..
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