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Why does my throat hurt only on swallowing saliva?

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Throat pain: You have no pain when you drink or swallow solid food? I don't see how it is possible to only have throat pain when swallowing saliva but not food or drinks. Do you have anxiety disorder?

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 4/12/2017

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