 [ Symptoms ] losing voice and ear hurt after flu  i had the flu for a couple days with a very high temp i am feeling much better but my throat is still sore and my ears hurt i was looking at my throat in the mirror to make sure i did not see any white and i seen two bright red stripes going down my throat behind each tonsil should i be concerned or will this clear up on its own i also have little voice mostly have to talk in a whisper thank you [ Disease ] unfortunately i have no way of seeing those red stripes over the internet to offer you a patient specific answer if you are concerned you will need to have a medical professional examine you first hand not something that i can accomplish in this forum sore throat and ear pain are all reasons to seek medical care