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What Causes Chronic Sore Throat?

Posted on Mon, 11 Sep 2017

Question: Yes, I have a sore in the back of my throat that developed several months ago after I had a sore throat. The doctor tested it for herpes but it came back negative but the sore has never gone away?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Chronic sore throat

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
Please send me the pictures of your throat.
tell me do you have any history of frequent nasal infections or congestion?
Any history of tobacco use or smoking?
Any history of regurgitation or indigestion and burning sensation in throat?
Follow up with the required information so that I can suggest you better.
Take care
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj