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My throat hurts real bad when i swallow even when i drink water so i looked in the mirror i see that my uvula has a whit spot and its very red ?

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Red throat: It sounds like a throat infection. Gargling very hot water may help soothe your throat. You should consider seeing an ENT doctor.

Answered 6/10/2014

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