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Sore throat , hard to swallow , loss of appetite and white specks on the tongue and throat is it something i should worry about?

Q: sore throat , hard to swallow , loss of appetite and white specks on the tongue and throat is it something i should worry about?

: Some generic advice. Exclude possible Strep throat and get a throat culture ASAP. Handle the situation with your doctor.

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Some generic advice. Exclude possible Strep throat and get a throat culture ASAP. Handle the situation with your doctor.

Answered 8/22/2023

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A member asked:

Sore throat , hard to swallow , loss of appetite and white specks on the tongue and throat is it something i should worry about?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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