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Sore throat on left side and ear, numbness in cheek. had a scope done, doctor couldnt see anything. have a ct scheduled, what could it be?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Neuropathic: If you had a scope, and I am assuming some scope an ENT did and the imaging is negative then some type of neuropathic pain would be suspected.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 5/2/2019

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A member asked:

Sore throat on left side and ear, numbness in cheek. had a scope done, doctor couldnt see anything. have a ct scheduled, what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Modi agreed

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