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A member asked:

I have a bruised throat not from being sick cause i feel fine. it might be swollen it hurts the swallow and at the touch. what can i do to fix it besi?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Sore throat: most probably due to infection, may be viral, you can try salt water gargles. and pain killers, if no improvement, see your doctor for evaluation and possible need of an antibiotic, best wishes

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 12/2/2017

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