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A 26-year-old male asked:

Left side of throat hurts when swallow for a couple of days, now my left ear and throat hurts when swallowing. ?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Malina Milan
32 years experience
Pharyngitis: You could have pharyngitis which can cause referred pain to your ear. I recommend you see a doctor to make sure you don't have strep throat which would require an antibiotic. Good luck!
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