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I have sharp pains in my throat every couple of hours. but its not wheni swallow andit goes in and out for at least 5 minutes?
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Throat: Lots of causes. If it just started you should get a culture to make sure its not bacterial. If its been going on for awhile could be acid reflux, an inflamed thyroid or referred from a nerve. If its chronic see an ENT to check it out
Answered 9/14/2014
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