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Tongue, throat and ear pain with lymph node swollen, all on the right side only. its hard to swallow an hurts when i open my mouth? whats wrong?

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

See a doctor: This could be an infection, and should be checked by a health care professional.

Answered 8/31/2020

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