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Pain in throat

2017-07-24 18:45:42
My throat has been paining when I eat, drink anything. It started with a mild pain and now it pains and feels like having more water.  Taking hot beverages soothes me. How do I know if it's tonsils?
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how long do you have these symptoms. tonsil infections present with throat pain, but not all throat pains are tonsillitis. the problem of throat dryness can be also associated with sinopharyngitis or gastric acid reflux . please make time for a consultation to be evaluated thoroughly
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Do salt water gargles, avoid spicy and oily foods for a while.

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