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A 17-year-old female asked:

Im 17 years old, there has been a severe ache in my throat on one side, it switches sides sometimes its left and right, rn its right near my tonsils. the stabbing pain leaves an impact on my ear as well, but no infection. doc said viral, wont go away?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a different doctor, preferably an ENT doctor. Wish you good health!
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Answered Dec 14, 2021
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