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Hi..what would be the reason for only one side of my throat to be sore?left side hurts, and i'm really not having any other symptoms..
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Could be a tonsil: A unilateral sore throat that gets progressively worse is a common symptom of a peritonsillar abcess. If the pain persists, you should see your physician or dentist to check
Answered 11/28/2017
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