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A member asked:
M having pain when sollowing my food...but m cnfused is it mumps or tonsils...help me?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
More likely tonsils: If your tonsils were enlarged you would not be able to feel the prominent angle of the jawbone as it turns up towards your ear. Go see your doc.
Answered 3/16/2016
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