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Pain when swallowing

Pain when swallowing

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How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Neck (front)

Is Symptom of

Laryngitis
Condition
Viral pharyngitis
Condition
Swallowing disorder
Condition
Adenoiditis
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Retropharyngeal abscess
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