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I have a severe bad throat, hard to swallow, bad taste when i swallow. what is this?

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

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Infection?: You may have a throat infection, you should get checked by your doc.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I have a severe bad throat, hard to swallow, bad taste when i swallow. what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Rothman answered

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