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A 30-year-old female asked:

i've been waking up with a sore throat for the past 2-3 months. i don't have a cold, i have gerd, and i'm prediabetic. are my conditions related?

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Dr. David Kam answered

ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 36 years experience

Yes: Gerd can cause persistent sore throat that can lasts months. See an ENT doctor for laryngeal examination.

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