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What Causes Sore Throat And Painful Swallowing?
I have had a bad sore throat for a few days now. It hurts so bad that I cringe in pain every time I have to swallow, it is mainly on the right side. When i looked in the mirror, there is a huge whitish purpleish sore that is in that back of my throat. Disgusting. I googled it and it sounds like diptheria...
Mon, 31 Aug 2020
Hello,
You need to see a specialized doc., as I think this is a beginning of infection and need to be treated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman
You need to see a specialized doc., as I think this is a beginning of infection and need to be treated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman
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