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A 23-year-old female asked:
how long does difficulty swallowing associated with herpangina last?
5 doctor answers • 12 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Lipkin answered
Internal Medicine 52 years experience
Usually 5-6 days: The throat lesions usually resolve in 5-6 days( range 3 to 10 days).
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Dr. Ed Friedlander commented
Pathology 44 years experience
Discomfort may persist for several weeks. You may have difficulty with spicy / hot food for months.
Jan 20, 2015
Dr. Stephen Pyle answered
Dentistry 39 years experience
1 week: There is a 3-4 day incubation period, then the vessicles generally last about 1 week.
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Dr. Bruce Apfelbaum answered
Dentistry 51 years experience
Very painful: It will run its course......7-10 days,.... a normal length of time for a virus
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Dr. Paul Grin answered
Pain Management 36 years experience
Up to 10 days: It can last up to 10 days. Keep your child hydrated and as comfortable as possible. Alternate Ibuprofen?and Tylenol (acetaminophen). Do not give your child Aspirin. If the ulcers in the mouth last for more than 10 days, see your pediatrician.
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Dr. Elton Behner answered
Dentistry 37 years experience
It lasts...: As long as the lesions are present, usually 10-14 days.
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