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I've had a sore throat for weeks. it feels more like my tongue is sore than my throat. the severity gets worse through the day.?
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See a doctor: Anything going on this long deserves to be examined by a professional. Cannot tell what this is without seeing you. Hope you are better soon.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Too long: If this has gone on for weeks it could be something more than just an infection. See your doctor asap.
Answered 1/21/2016
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