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I have a pain on the left side of my throat every time i swallow i dont feel sick or have a fever or anything and i dont drink or smoke im worried about thyroid cancer or throat cancer, its only a bit painful when i swallow thats all?

Q: i have a pain on the left side of my throat every time i swallow i dont feel sick or have a fever or anything and i dont drink or smoke im worried about thyroid cancer or throat cancer, its only a bit painful when i swallow thats all?

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It is unlikely to be cancer. If your symptoms persist, it would be prudent to see an ENT doctor. Wish you good health!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It is unlikely to be cancer. If your symptoms persist, it would be prudent to see an ENT doctor. Wish you good health!

Answered 9/1/2022

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A member asked:

I have a pain on the left side of my throat every time i swallow i dont feel sick or have a fever or anything and i dont drink or smoke im worried about thyroid cancer or throat cancer, its only a bit painful when i swallow thats all?

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