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?
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Dr. Charles Gordon answered
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!
Answered on Sep 3, 2016
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Dr. Joy Jackson answered
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You : You may be dealing with strep throat, which requires antibiotic treatment. In addition the "pea sized red ball" near your tonsil is worrisome as it ma ... Read More
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Dr. Hasan Khondker answered
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Unlikely : one month of dipping would lead to cancer
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
43 years experience Pathology
Not throat cancer: Cancer won't announce itself like this, especially at your age. It's a relatively slow-growing ulcer or mass that is cruelly subtle in its initial pre ... Read More
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