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A member asked:

I had strep twice in the last 4 months. now it feels like i have a sore spot in my throat and have had a lot of heartburn but just one spot hurts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Recheck: Get rechecked as you could still have strep throat, tonsillitis, mono or some other infection. Good luck

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 1/29/2017

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