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Could The Swollen Glands And Swollen Bumps Be Due To Herpes?
I have had a left gland in my throat swollen for 2 weeks for the first week no sickness but then got very sick for two days.i dont usually shave but I did and had two funny bumps get swollen its been there for a week...I dont know if its herpes or maby me over reacting
Thu, 14 Nov 2019
Hi,
It seems to be a furuncle which is bacterial infection of the hair follicle. I would recommend you to take a course of oral and topical antibiotic and anti inflammatory medicines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
It seems to be a furuncle which is bacterial infection of the hair follicle. I would recommend you to take a course of oral and topical antibiotic and anti inflammatory medicines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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