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What Causes Sore Throat?
Hi I have a sore throat my head hurts and I m very tired earlier today I noticed that my throat has on the left tonsil a red line almost looks kinda like a vein just wondering if I have more than just a cold my throat is very sure and very red thank you!
Wed, 29 Oct 2014
Hello
Looks like you are developing tonsillopharyngitis. They are dilated veins due to infection. You require a throat swab to check for strep throat.
Start on throat gargles and decongestants. Ibuprofen for pain relief.
Regards
Looks like you are developing tonsillopharyngitis. They are dilated veins due to infection. You require a throat swab to check for strep throat.
Start on throat gargles and decongestants. Ibuprofen for pain relief.
Regards
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