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Sore throat by uvula. burning sensation. hard to swallow. causes? treatment?
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Viral or bacterial: Throat infections can cause an enlarged and painful uvula. An inspection and possibly a culture is appropriate. Viral URI needs symptomatic rx but strep throat would require antibiotic coverage to avoid future kidney and/or heart complications.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Bacteria/virus: More than strep can cause this, and r treatable. A throat culture should b done . If bacterial sensitivities will b done & proper antibiotics can b rx'd.If viral treat synptomaticly.
Answered 9/28/2016
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