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What Causes Sore Throat And Tenderness Under The Jawline?

I ve got an extremely sore throat and neck right under my right jawline. It is very tender to touch the outside of neck and hurts to swallow. It does t appear to have any redness or swelling inside or out. It s been a few days now and it s now seeming to be affecting my right ear...slight ear ache. I ve had no noticeable fevers but I am very tired and have no energy. Does this sound like tonsillitis? I m not sure if I should wait a few more days to see my fam doctor or not.
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Sore throat with pain in jaws radiating towards the ear are indications of tonsillitis. I would suggest you to visit your ENT for proper examination.

The ENT doctor may prescribe you a course of antibiotics along with an anti-inflammatory to reduce the pain. Meanwhile, you should start warm saline gargles as it will reduce the inflammation. Also avoid chilled water or drinks.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nazma.amman
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What Causes Sore Throat And Tenderness Under The Jawline?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Sore throat with pain in jaws radiating towards the ear are indications of tonsillitis. I would suggest you to visit your ENT for proper examination. The ENT doctor may prescribe you a course of antibiotics along with an anti-inflammatory to reduce the pain. Meanwhile, you should start warm saline gargles as it will reduce the inflammation. Also avoid chilled water or drinks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nazma.amman