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Throat pain

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Throat pain is any tenderness or discomfort in the throat. This may be caused by bacterial or viral infections, or any kind of damage to the tissue of the throat.

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33 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

Body locations

Neck (front)

Is Symptom of

Swallowing disorder
Condition
Mercury poisoning
Condition

Is a Side Effect of

Omnaris
BAL
Balsalazide
Biothrax
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