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Sudden sharp pain on 1 side of throat, then very painful to swallow for several minutes. then pain w/swallow less, but continues for several hours.
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Depends: It could be due to inflammation of pharynx. There could be injury from food- chicken o fish bone - it is unclear. If pain continues or have fever, see a doctor. Sudden pains can sometime be serious. See an ENT or primary care doctor.
Answered 9/13/2018
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