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Tonsil enlarged on right side
I have a slight larger than normal tonsil on the right side.. When I swallow food from the right side it scratches a bit.. There is a scratchy sensation.. What can I do to stop this.. Pictures are attached.. Thank you..
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Dr. Pinaki Mazumder
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
34 yrs exp
Kolkata
From the picture apparently I can see no abnormality. The two tonsils maynot be exactly equal in size.Threre is nothing to worry as long as there are no symptoms or any obvious abnormality.
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Gurgle regularly with luke warm saline.Don't take icecream or chilled water.
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You may consult an experienced ENT to rule out any ENT pathology.
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