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I went to doc he said its a virus but i have bumps on bck of tongue and its hard to swallow and my throat is red?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Probably viral: It is very likely that it is a viral infection. A simple office test can screen for strept. Was it done?

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 2/15/2014

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Virus: Bumps on back of tongue are probably normal large taste buds. Hard to swallow, throat red, prob ably caused by virus. Ask your physician to recommend palliative treatment.

Answered 5/9/2019

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A member asked:

I went to doc he said its a virus but i have bumps on bck of tongue and its hard to swallow and my throat is red?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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Fever of 99.8F - 102.4F, sore, red throat with bumps on the back of the throat, hard to swallow & Breathe, very dizzy. Could this be strep or worse?