I've been having a sore throat for about three weeks, along with ear pain and swelling on one side of my neck. I've also got tonsil stones, super dry mouth, and I noticed red bumps at the back of my throat and on my tongue. Theres a bit of thrush too. Could all of this be related to candida?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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It looks like acute tonsillitis with pharyngitis.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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