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I've been experiencing throat pain and i thought i just had a sore throat but recently i started not being able to swallow on my own. what should i do
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You should see: your doctor. It could be anything from strep throat to mono. If you have difficulty with opening your mouth, it could mean an abscess.
Answered 2/11/2016
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