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I have one tonsil bigger than the other

2021-06-02 11:00:12
Hello everyone I have one tonsil bigger than the other ..I am intolerance to citric food .. is there any chance that I have cancer ?? Please guide me I am really worried
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Unilateral tonsillar enlargement can be seen in chronic tonsillitis. But just get it checked online/ offline. To be sure.

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consult online with detailed history for proper evaluation

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No that is less likely.. bur one can't denied at all because unilateral tonsillar enlargement is seen in lymphoma.
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pls attach the pic. give detailed history for evaluation.
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