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Does Red And Swollen Throat In A Child Indicate Tonsillitis?

similar to question below. my 2 yr old says his throat hurts too much- he refuses to eat or drink because throat hurting makes it worse. i can see that his throat is red and swollen. this started 3 days ago. he has been running a fever over 101; the highest was today at over 103. when i touch the front of his neck, it s tender on the left side; he is fussy. Could this be tonsillitis?
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Hello. I just read through your question. The most common diagnosis in this scenario is pharyngitis. Though this is often due to a viral illness that resolves kn its own, it is sometimes due to a bacterial cause that requires antibiotic. I recommend consulting with tour doctor so yje correct diagnosis can be made and the appropriate treatment plan implemented.
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Does Red And Swollen Throat In A Child Indicate Tonsillitis?

Hello. I just read through your question. The most common diagnosis in this scenario is pharyngitis. Though this is often due to a viral illness that resolves kn its own, it is sometimes due to a bacterial cause that requires antibiotic. I recommend consulting with tour doctor so yje correct diagnosis can be made and the appropriate treatment plan implemented.