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Swelling under left ear

2024-02-23 15:28:28
I have swelling under left ear and mild ear pain and some throat pain when i pressed  in left side...whats the reason..i am worried..i googled and found this is the symptom of throat cancer etc...plz help doc
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It can be due to multiple reasons. Kindly consult.

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It may not be throat cancer, it could be a throat infection. Consult an ENT specialist and take treatment, it will be fine
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Consult ENT clinic for examination

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Need further details kindly consult

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