Rochester, NY
A 45-year-old female asked:
Sore throat, feeling like there is a lump when i swallow, left tonsil is double in size to right. left side is also very red. voice is hoarse. cancer?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Charles Gordonanswered
Specializes in Adolescent Medicine
Sore throat: Much more likely infection which is treated via an antibiotic. If that doesn't do it do see an ENT specialist pronto who can evaluate thoroughly. Good luck!
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Last updated Sep 3, 2016
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