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Throat hurts and negative for strep
I have had what looks like strep throat for almost a month now but when i got it tested for it, it came out negative although it has the puss and very swollen. pain is off and on every other day sometimes it will be fine for 2-4 days then the pain will come back and i cant swallow, the doctor gave me meds and nothing is working any ideas what this is?
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
You seem to be suffering from reflux laryngopharyngitis which is type of acidity related disorder. You may need to take anti reflux medications for few weeks for long term benefits.
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