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Throat hurts abd burns deep down inside and hurts to the touch from the outside. i do not have tonsils?
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See below: Most likely a viral inflammation illness but GI reflux may be occurring and just because you don't have tonsils doesn't mean you can't get strep or other bacterial infections. See your doctor for evaluation.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Acid reflux.: Does your throat hurt in the morning when you arise.With your symptoms you may have acid reflux. Check with your doctor.
Answered 3/20/2013
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