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Dear doctor i have been having painful throat for a week now. so far i thought it is normal sore throat and so was doing some home remedies but yesterday it aggravated especially after eating spicy food (which i normally eat). in addition to painful swal
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Get seen: The most common cause for new sore throat is a viral infection, but worsening after a week may be concerning. You should have the throat examined as you may need an appropriate medication. Casein in food will exacerbate pain from inflammation from any cause and fits with your overall story.
Answered 3/20/2015
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