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How Should I Get Rid Off From Swollen Lymph And Sore Throat?

I have a white swollen bump on the right side of the back of my tongue. I have a swollen lymph node on the right side under my jaw and my throat feels sore. It is hard to eat/chew and especially swallow. I've had these symptoms for almost a week now. What can it be and how can it be treated?
Mon, 4 Jan 2016
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Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
The swollen lymphnodes and bump on the right side of the back of the tongue can be a peritonsillar abscess. Nothing to be panic, consult an ENT surgeon and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole (if you are not allergic). The symptoms should subside in 3-5 days. If the condition keeps recurring then you need to get the tonsil removed surgically.
I hope I have answered your query, take care.
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How Should I Get Rid Off From Swollen Lymph And Sore Throat?

Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. The swollen lymphnodes and bump on the right side of the back of the tongue can be a peritonsillar abscess. Nothing to be panic, consult an ENT surgeon and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole (if you are not allergic). The symptoms should subside in 3-5 days. If the condition keeps recurring then you need to get the tonsil removed surgically. I hope I have answered your query, take care.