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What could cause my throat to hurt even though i don't have tonsils?
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Several ideas: Just because the tonsils are absent doesn't mean that you won't get viral, or less frequently, bacterial throat infection. Acid reflux and post nasal drainage can also cause sore throat. Average adults have 3-4 viral illnesses yearly.
Answered 4/2/2013
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