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My throat really hurts when i swollow i have no other symptoms. i looked it the mirror and saw my left tonsil is slightly bigger like a lump on it?

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Dr. Vandana Kumra answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Watch it: If the discomfort just began, you can treat it symptomatically with pain medications. It is likely secondary to a viral infection. If it persists, see your doctor for further evaluation.

Answered 2/24/2013

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