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My throats been hurting for the past week, it hurts to swallow, my uvula is swollen, back of my throat is red along with my tonsils and white dots?

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Dr. Stephen Metzinger answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Sore throat: Sounds like pharyngitis or tonsilitis. You should see a board certified otolaryngologist. Sounds like a possible "strep throat". You need to be evaluated for antibiotics. Also may require a steroid injection depending on the amount of swelling. Hope this helps.

Answered 6/19/2015

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