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For 3 weeks now my throat has been irritated and hurts to swallow but its not a soar throat. when i swallow my head hurts. and blood is in my mucus?

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

LPR : Laryngopharygeal reflux is when a small amount of acid and stomach enzyme come up into the throat and irritates it. It is a common cause of dry tickle cough, chronic sore throat, lump in the the throat , post nasal drip, phlegm in the throat, and throat clearing. Many studies show it responds best to proton pump inhibitor Rx. See an ENT to assess you.

Answered 2/17/2015

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