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What Does Pain And Swelling In The Throat Indicate?
Hi i was chewing gum only for a couple of seconds and than gave it to my brother but an hour later I noticed my throat hurting and when I checked my tonsils are swollen and have white patches looks like strep throat is it possible my brother will get sick?
Wed, 20 Dec 2017
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Throat pain, tonsil swelling, and white patches on the throat may be seen with throat infection. A common cause may be Streptococcal pharyngitis.
Other symptoms include fever, runny nose, coughing, and lymph node swelling.
Most people would need antibiotics for treatment of the throat infection. Seeing a doctor for this would be a good idea.
I hope this helps. All the best.
I am glad we connected.
Throat pain, tonsil swelling, and white patches on the throat may be seen with throat infection. A common cause may be Streptococcal pharyngitis.
Other symptoms include fever, runny nose, coughing, and lymph node swelling.
Most people would need antibiotics for treatment of the throat infection. Seeing a doctor for this would be a good idea.
I hope this helps. All the best.
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