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When i speak for too long my throat hurts and i have to stop speaking for a while for the pain to go away. is there something wrong with my throat?

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Dr. Monica Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Normal : Depends what you mean by too long. Your throat could become really dry and this can be uncomfortable. I'm not sure I have a great explanation for pain though.

Answered 5/17/2014

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