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What Causes A Red And Swollen Bump In Throat?

I have had a sore throat for a couple days with a fever the doc checked me out and said it was ok to get over it with home remedies...my fever is now gone I woke up this morning and my right tonsil hurt badly when I looked in my mouth it is red swollen and there is a flesh colored bump? What could this be?
Tue, 16 May 2017
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Hi, thank you for posting your query on health care magic.

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

Looking at your symptoms,you are probably suffering from Tonsillitis-Inflammation in your tonsil.
You may find relief by taking the following medications:
Oral antibiotic like Augmentin,
Analgesic with Antiinflammatory like Ibuprofen,
Antacid like Rantac.

Also do warm saline gargles.Drink lots of warm fluids.Avoid spicy food.

Hope this answers your question.Take care.
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What Causes A Red And Swollen Bump In Throat?

Hi, thank you for posting your query on health care magic. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. Looking at your symptoms,you are probably suffering from Tonsillitis-Inflammation in your tonsil. You may find relief by taking the following medications: Oral antibiotic like Augmentin, Analgesic with Antiinflammatory like Ibuprofen, Antacid like Rantac. Also do warm saline gargles.Drink lots of warm fluids.Avoid spicy food. Hope this answers your question.Take care.