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Throat hurts alot when i swallow or eat. three days. now. ear hurts sometimes too. what could it be ! ?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Throat pain: Often pain in the throat is referred to pain in the ear. It sounds like you have a throat infection. Have an exam by your doctor to see if this is a virus or strep requiring antibiotics. All the best.

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Answered 6/9/2015

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