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What do you suggest if my throat hurts, i wonder if you have any ideas about what is wrong?

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Dr. David Kam answered

Throat pain: See your primary care doctor. Throat culture may be done. Chronic persistent sore throat could be acid reflux and other conditions!

Answered 5/31/2015

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A member asked:

What do you suggest if my throat hurts, i wonder if you have any ideas about what is wrong?

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