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Left tonsil bigger by 50% than other for atleast a year, doesn't hurt, no swollen lymph nodes ent just looked at it ordered no tests said i was fine, but scared on tonsil ca. sometimes sore throat. ?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Tonsils: If you have been examined by an ENT doctor and told not to worry would rely upon this. If you are still uncertain would request a second opinion from another ENT doctor. If still not satisfied then would consider psychiatric therapy.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Large tonsil: One tonsil may be larger than the other i t is considered a normal variant.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Left tonsil bigger by 50% than other for atleast a year, doesn't hurt, no swollen lymph nodes ent just looked at it ordered no tests said i was fine, but scared on tonsil ca. sometimes sore throat. ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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