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I woke up with very swollen uvula, bloody. hard and painful to swallow. initial strep test at hospital came back negative. no fever. joints hurt.

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

This can progress to: a serious or life threatening condition if other areas of the throat and palate become involved. You should be evaluated at a health care facility as soon as possible.

Answered 3/13/2017

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A member asked:

I woke up with very swollen uvula, bloody. hard and painful to swallow. initial strep test at hospital came back negative. no fever. joints hurt.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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