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I'm feeling a sharp pinching sensation randomly in my throat only on the left side near tonsil area. what could cause this?

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

None: probably nothing, see ur MD if no tumor or infection then anxiety

Answered 5/22/2018

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A member asked:

I'm feeling a sharp pinching sensation randomly in my throat only on the left side near tonsil area. what could cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrit Singh answered

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