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Stabbing pain at top/back of throat when swallowing food (not as bad w/liquid). red hard palate. sensitivity inside upper lip. almost 5 days now?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Pain on swallowing: Most likely viral URI. Can try salt gargle. Or if you can find it gum with aspirin in it.

Answered 12/29/2015

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A member asked:

Stabbing pain at top/back of throat when swallowing food (not as bad w/liquid). red hard palate. sensitivity inside upper lip. almost 5 days now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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