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Tonsils stones
Hi doc I have stones in one tonsil and other one is perfect but when I get stone in one tonsil I easily removed by cotton bud but when it's difficult to get stone out in gargle with warm salt water and stone pop out easily but for last 3 days I can't do it and there is a pain which goes towards ear and then to my head and the outer side of my tonsil means neck there is some hard thing feeling you can't see it but by touching you can feel it kindly guide weather i should go for tonsillectomy?
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Dr. Anuradha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
It's s recurring situation, so better u opt for tonsillectomy. If untreated you may end getting infection and abscess formation.
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