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What could cause the extreme difficulty swallowing, painful, lymph nodes under, and a slightly swollen tongue?

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Many things: This could be due to an infection in the teeth or salivary glands or it could be symptoms of cancer. If you are ahving these symptoms, you should see a doctor right away.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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