Hi :
For the past few weeks, I have noticed a pain in my throat on the left side when I swallow anything. The pain is intermittent and sometimes I don't feel it at all. Whenever I feel the pain, there also appears a small lump in my throat, right below where the molar teeth are and probably at the start of the food pipe. Also at times when I feel the pain in the throat, I also feel the pain getting transmitted towards the left ear and I feel like I need to pop the ear or something.
I went to my dentist and he found nothing wrong with the teeth and gums, though there has been some tenderness and soreness below the gums and the tongue on the same left side. He has asked me to consult a specialist in oral medicine.
I am worried if this is anything serious. I really hope it is not. Please help!