Do i have strep throat? difficulty swallowing dry mouth and throat, feels like something is there. been experiencing a bit of heart burn as well. no other symptoms.

R/O CRYPT TRAPPING: Tonsilar crypt trapping can cause chronic tonsillitis you need to have throat cultured to rule out strep. and a full panel of blood work. Empiric antibiotics Also ENT CONSULT The firm external sensation may be a secondary enlarged lymph node. Gerd can also cause similar SX and can respond to ZANTAC OR NEXIUM (esomeprazole).

Possibly: The best way to determine is to get a rapid strep test / throat culture done. Strep throat should be treated as soon as possible to prevent other problems associated with the infection.

Strep throat: can only be diagnoses with a test. See your PCP asap for proper diagnosis and therapy.