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i got tiny red and white bumps in my throath and it burns

i got red and  with  bumps on tongue and it burns some and feel like in throath.. and i feel like i got a ball in my throath.
please can someone tell what it is. i am freaking out i had this for 4 days now.
thanks jessica,ohio
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you did help me thanks i go get check.
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Hello and hope you are doing well.

It could be throat congestion due to an infection. It could most probably be a streptococcal or a viral infection. Strep sore throat needs to be treated with an antibiotic as strep is a bacteria. Viral sore throat is best treated with rest, warm oral fluids and  (OTC) tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen for pain. If you develop a fever, or if there is enlargement of the tonsils with pain or if there is white coating on the tonsils, you will need to consult your primary care physician for a strep test, which if positive you will be given antibiotics.

Take plenty of warm oral fluids and lots of rest. For further relief from your symptoms you could do warm salt water gargles and stream inhalations. Please ensure to do this prior to your meals.  

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
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