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Hi 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 on the tip of it hurt?

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Aphthous ulcer: Can be a viral ulcer, usually goes away on its own over a few days to a week. If it doesn't you should have it looked at, possible biopsy.

Answered 4/27/2013

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