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The hard palate at the back of my mouth is red and hurts and it hurts quite a bit as i swallow and it passes midway down my throat. strep negative?
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Swelling: Irritation and swelling in back of throat lead to a lot of pain but can be due to a variety of factors most common of which is viral infection. Also consider reflux if this occurs more frequently. Supportive measures and antiinflammatories can be helpful.
Answered 12/27/2015
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