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Please explain soreness, pain in left side of throat?

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Soreness: Soreness on left side of throat may be caused by an enlarged/inflammed lymph node, tonsillar inflammation, peritonsillar abscess need to see your physician if pain not better.

Answered 4/20/2013

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