 [ 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 ] dwveloping these symptoms after a brain tumor surgery removal and a shunt is an issue that needs attention how long was the shunt done if it is recent in few weeks then it is supposed to get these symptoms temporarily but if longer then this may indicate something is compressing the cranial nerves or brain tissue which might be the shunt csf or other an mri and neurosurgeon consultation is necessary … speedy recovery wishes