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A member asked:
Feels like step but came out negative for strep. yellow/white lumps in the back of my mouth but not on tonsils. should i go back to the doctors?
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Yes: If there are unexplained health abnormalities, it is always a good idea to continue seeing a doctor until things are sorted out, or resolved. There are other conditions that cause the described signs.
Answered 2/7/2014
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