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Strep/numbness?
Two weeks ago I felt slight discomfort when swallowing, noticed my left tonsil was very inflamed,no other symptoms of being sick at all,a week later I saw dr did a throat culture said it came back positive for strep and gave me amoxicillin 875 mg for 10 days I’m on day 5 and the swallowing does seem to be better but tonsil is still very inflamed and last 2 days I have been feeling a numbness in my cheek/ear on the same side. Should I be worried, I still feel normal other than these symptoms
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
You seem to be suffering from acute pharyngo-tonsillitis which is a common type of throat infection. You need to continue same medications as suggested by doctor. Within few days you should be alright
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