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Pain in throat when swallow, but only if head turned to left. it feels like a lump when swallow, but nothing there if i touch the area on my neck.

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Possible: pharyngitis or tonsillitis can present like that. Examination is needed

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 2/18/2015

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A member asked:

Pain in throat when swallow, but only if head turned to left. it feels like a lump when swallow, but nothing there if i touch the area on my neck.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Samuel agreed

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