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Im having on and off sharp pains in my throat what could it be?

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Dr. Heidi Nelson answered

Inflammation or...: Could be inflammation or something physically stuck in the soft tissue of the throat.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2015

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