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The right side of my throat hurts and it hurts to eat and swallow. why does only the right side of my throat hurt i look at it with a flashlight and doesnt look swollen?

Q: the right side of my throat hurts and it hurts to eat and swallow. why does only the right side of my throat hurt i look at it with a flashlight and doesnt look swollen?

: If the hurt has lasted more than 2-3 days and is not getting better, it would be prudent to see a doctor. Unilateral tonsillar issues warrant evaluation.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

If the hurt has lasted more than 2-3 days and is not getting better, it would be prudent to see a doctor. Unilateral tonsillar issues warrant evaluation.

Answered 3/25/2022

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

You have two tonsils, one on either side and you feel pain in the tonsil that is infected. You may have a mild infection and not see anything unu. Good Luck

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A member asked:

The right side of my throat hurts and it hurts to eat and swallow. why does only the right side of my throat hurt i look at it with a flashlight and doesnt look swollen?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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