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There's a sore lesion on the back of my throat, to the left of the uvula. i'm 20, dont smoke. i just started work at a call centre. should i see a dr?
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Yes: Unless you recall damaging it with chips, crusty bread, etc. or from oral sex, then you should have this checked by your MD or Dentist. Always good to be careful and get unexplained lesions checked by the experts. Good Luck.
Answered 10/24/2017
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