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I can't swallow anything, even own saliva with out getting s sharp pain in my throat, it even hurts to yawn or even open my mouth wide.. ?

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Dr. Manjeet Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Odynophagia: You need to be seen ASAP by your primary docor or the ER. You may have an underlying infection which needs to be treated. Good luck.

Dr David and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/2/2020

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