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Painful swallowing when yawning and drinking also hurts ears. on and off goes away with pain killers. no other symp. lemierres? tonsillitis? strep?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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See your PCP: PCP visit is warranted. Regardless, the symptoms you have described are serious medical condition and needs to be addressed by your primary care physician. See your PCP for evaluation, labs and imaging. Good luck.

Dr Khan agreed

Answered 7/2/2014

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A member asked:

Painful swallowing when yawning and drinking also hurts ears. on and off goes away with pain killers. no other symp. lemierres? tonsillitis? strep?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Khan agreed

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