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Painful Tonsils and stuffed nose

2017-11-16 19:17:29
Live in Madivala, Bangalore. I get chronic pain in Tonsils frequently, which seems elongated with frequent tonsil stones forming. and stuffy nose since childhood. a general doctor advised to get tonsils removed. 1. is it a good option to get the tonsils removed? 2. is there any other option than get it operated? 3. which doctor to consult for a complete ENT assessment? With Thanks, desperate patient.
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Consult with an ENT specialist to assessment whether the pain is due to chronic tonsilitis or chronic pharyngitis..if it is due to recurrent tonsilitis then surgery is recommended..

Answered2017-11-17 14:29:56

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