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Infection or tonsils

2020-05-05 17:44:00
I have slight pain on one side of my throat sometimes.I recently visited an ent he told me I have tonsils.I fear do I have cancer?
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Answered2020-05-05 19:00:30

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Pain in throat specially along with difficulty in swallowing may be tonsillitis
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Answered2020-05-05 17:49:52

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I don't think so. Can you share some clear pic of throat?
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avoid cold warma saline gurgle

Answered2020-05-05 18:23:54

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Cancer doesn't present as slight occasional pain..there will be associated symptoms and specific history also.Most likely you are suffering from acute tonsillitis.
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gargling non spicy food

Answered2020-05-05 17:51:49

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