Lingual tonsils

2023-05-04 10:59:23

Asked for Male, 28 Years

What is lingual tonsils is it normal, can we touch and feel it when insert our finger into the mouth??

Answers (7)

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist

6 yrs expMohali

Yes it is a rare anomaly But nothing to do if no symptoms

Answered2023-05-04 11:16:02

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ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist

4 yrs expVadodara

Yes it’s normal

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Kindly consult if you have symptoms

Answered2023-05-04 16:11:24

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Dr. Swaroop Karumuthil

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist

15 yrs expNew Delhi

It's normal ..not to worry... Try to avoid fried fatty foods .. And antacids can help

Answered2023-05-04 15:15:31

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist

6 yrs expAnand

Lingual tonsil normal it increases in size in case of acidity

Answered2023-05-04 12:47:35

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Dr. Varunkumar J

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist

8 yrs expPuducherry

Good afternoon Tonsils is a lymphoid tissue Enlargement can be due to infection or acid reflux It can cause symptoms of throat pain or difficulty or painful swallowing or voice change or snoring If no symptoms kindly donot touch If symptoms kindly take consultation

Answered2023-05-04 11:07:49

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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist

10 yrs expIndore

Yes my frd Its normal

Answered2023-05-04 11:07:28

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ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist

5 yrs expChennai

It is a normal anatomical organ.. Why would you want to feel it..

Answered2023-05-04 11:01:25

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