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Slightly swollen area in my throat particularly in the Sternocleidomastoid muscle as I have shown...is it something bad??? ju st discovered...I don't have any past medical history...but at present am suffering from swollen tonsil (in the left side as well).and mucous in my throat. this swollen area when pressed and rubbed slightly paining otherwise not...plz give advice...
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