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Unilateral tonsilitis
I have recurrent tonsillitis. And right side tonsil is more swollen than left side. And there is white spot behind it . And there is no pain nothing , no symptoms only when I open my mouth and see via tourch in mirror I saw tonsillar assymetry. And no lump anywhere .
Is this any serious condition? Please reply
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Physical examination you can take. Consultation needed
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Better to get a physical consultation done.
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There are different conditions which can cause asymmetry in tonsillar size including stone, fluid filled cavity(cyst) and even cancer. Since you have history of recurrent tonsillitis it May be a foci of infection. Please visit an ENT surgeon as physical evaluation is necessary
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Betadine gargles daily and oral hygiene May help prevent recurrent infections
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
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It may be related to infection or cyst.
Betadine gargle
antibiotics
physical examination
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