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Slightly painful to swallow. is this a cold, herpangina, or some kind of vitamin deficiency?
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Painfull swallowing : This sounds serious. Visit your md or ENT doctor asap.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Not Herpangina: Herpangina is more than slightly painful to swallow, it is excruciating & almost impossible to swallow because of the ulcers on the uvula & the fauces of the throat. 3-4 miserable days ahead if you have this. Nsaids with extra strength tylenol (acetaminophen) may provide some relief. If your sore throat is only slight then its probably a virus & will go away, if it is more severe get checked for strep.
Answered 5/4/2017
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