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A 32-year-old female asked:

Severe sore throat,congestion, head/ear ache. no white patches or bumps in throat . throat is red/orange shade from roof of mouth back. no sores. swollen glands around throat area. no fever. symptoms on going for 8 days. suggestions?

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Dr. Daniel Berman
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You might try some baking soda and warm salt water gargles. Drink a lot of fluids, stay hydrated. Get plenty of rest, and don’t smoke, if you do. If you don’t gain any relief, seek medical attention.
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Dr. Robert Trager
Dentistry 56 years experience
Eight days is too long for these symptoms to be undiagnosed. See a ENT for exam and treatment. Don't medicate yourself, have a doctor prescribe what is best for your condition.
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Dr. Arnold Malerman
Orthodontics 55 years experience
This is an educational site, not a diagnostic site. 8 days is too long to ago untreated. Please contact your GP for examination and appropriate treatment. If you do not have one, contact Urgent Care or log into our paid examination/treatment site.
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Last updated Mar 6, 2023

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