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What does it mean when your throat hurts really bad?

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Dr. John McMahan answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Throat Pain: Throat pain can be caused by infections, abscesses, acid reflux disorders, chronic tonsillitis, etc. Etc. Your doctor or ENT physician can diagnose and treat the problem.

Answered 3/23/2019

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