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Throat hurts on right side especially when yawn. just started when woke up. could it be acid reflux or gerd?

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No. More like a stretch or strain of the jaw muscles.

Dr Trager agreed

Answered 12/25/2022

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You probably slept on your right side and strained your masseter muscle. This is a transient pain, if no resolution, than see your ENT specialist.

Answered 12/25/2022

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