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Lump in my left tonsil

2017-08-04 13:30:41
So I've been observing my left tonsil for a while now. I have tonsil stones by the way but the lump is painless. Its been there for 2 years and I dunno why. Yes I am a smoker.
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If there are tonsil stones, surgery ( Tonsillectomy)  is the only option

Answered2017-08-11 05:45:07

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