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Why do some sore throats hurt badly when i press on the side of the neck?

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Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Possible lymph node: Throat infections often cause nodes in the neck to become inflamed which are then tender to touch. There may also be inflammation or cellulitis in the tissues in the throat around the infected area so outside pressure can stretch them which is also painful.

Answered 3/4/2013

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