Slightly swollen tonsil on one side

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Asked for Male, 23 Years

Hi, i tried looking in the mirror and found that left side on the side i have a slightly swollen bump with white stone like structure, the stone came off on its own while coughing but the swelling is still there seems to be like i have a swollen tonsil on one side any help to cure will be appreciated thank you

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Dr. D.Vidyasagar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 24 yrs exp Hyderabad

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That could be a tonsillolith ( Stone ). Make a physical consultation for more thorough evaluation.

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Dr. Spandana Kandra

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 12 yrs exp Vijayawada

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Hi pictures needed

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Dr. Naga Nayak

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 9 yrs exp Khammam

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Hi you had tonsillolith.. it will form again due to deep tonsilar crypts on your swollen tonsil.. Better bto go for tonsillectomy in future..

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