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My left side of my throat has been sore for 10 days. what is this? it went away after 5 days and then came back a day later

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tonsillitis?: Would see a doctor to have your tonsils looked at. It is one of several things that may be causing your symptoms.

Answered 2/22/2013

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