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Recurring Sore Throat With Swollen Lymph Node On Left Side Of Neck

17 year old dtr had fever sore throat & fatigue for over a week about 3 weeks ago. finally felt better last weekend. now sore throat is back and very swollen lymph node on left side of neck. also headache. should I take her to urgent walk in care tonight or wait till morning? ($50 co pay tonight.)
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
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Hi. She has acute on chronic tonsillitis.
Give her pain killer so that her pain reduces and you can take her to doctor tomorrow morning.
Its not a emergency condition.
It occurs because of repeated infection of tonsils because of intake of cold items, bad weather
Travelling, intake of oily food items can also cause it.
Drink boiled water onky, avoid cold and oily items.
Consult the doctor tomorrow, they may prescribe antibiotics for w week.
If tonsil infection keeps recurring then get it operated and removed.
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Recurring Sore Throat With Swollen Lymph Node On Left Side Of Neck

Hi. She has acute on chronic tonsillitis. Give her pain killer so that her pain reduces and you can take her to doctor tomorrow morning. Its not a emergency condition. It occurs because of repeated infection of tonsils because of intake of cold items, bad weather Travelling, intake of oily food items can also cause it. Drink boiled water onky, avoid cold and oily items. Consult the doctor tomorrow, they may prescribe antibiotics for w week. If tonsil infection keeps recurring then get it operated and removed.