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Ive had a sore throat on and off for months and theres dark purple veins all over the back of my throat. plus my tonsils look orange. should i be worried about this? how do i treat it? it doesnt seem to be healing at all

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Throat pain: If you have had intermittent throat pain for months- surpised you haven't had it checked out yet. Medical assessment is the next step.

Answered 8/25/2020

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A member asked:

Ive had a sore throat on and off for months and theres dark purple veins all over the back of my throat. plus my tonsils look orange. should i be worried about this? how do i treat it? it doesnt seem to be healing at all

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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