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My throat hurts everytime i swallow. i'm not sick so what could be wrong?

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Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Numerous options: It might be from vocal cord ulcer, vocal cord arthritis, infection, neuritis, or tumor. If it persists more than two to three weeks then see ENT for full evaluation.

Answered 3/13/2017

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A member asked:

My throat hurts everytime i swallow. i'm not sick so what could be wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Loury answered

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