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Why does my throat hurt when i yawn, but it does not hurt when i swallow or eat or do anything else. it only hurts really bad when i yawn, and the pain isn't that of like a sore throat but more raw?

Q: why does my throat hurt when i yawn, but it does not hurt when i swallow or eat or do anything else. it only hurts really bad when i yawn, and the pain isn't that of like a sore throat but more raw?

: It could be a referred pain from TMJ pain. The TMJs are moving significantly when you yawn.

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It could be a referred pain from TMJ pain. The TMJs are moving significantly when you yawn.

Answered 10/4/2022

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A member asked:

Why does my throat hurt when i yawn, but it does not hurt when i swallow or eat or do anything else. it only hurts really bad when i yawn, and the pain isn't that of like a sore throat but more raw?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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