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2021-02-09 19:50:45
Hi, i have this white thing on both of my tonsils past 4 months, had 3 course of antibiotics, still the same. What is this? I am kinda scared. It burns too when i eat spicy or oily.
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It is enlarged tonsils.. It may not reduce in size with medication

Answered2021-02-12 16:56:29

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Looks like tonsillitis.
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you might require tonsillectomy
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Salt water gargle

Answered2021-02-10 03:04:39

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