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Can drinking a lot make your throat sore?

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Sore throat: It depends what you are drinking. If it is water, then no. Increased alcohol intake can definitely give you a sore throat.

Answered 9/11/2013

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