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I have an enlarged tonsil only on left side, what to do?

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Dr. Hassan Arshad answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Have it checked: If your tonsils have always been like that, it is less likely to be anything serious. However, having asymmetric tonsils in an adult is a reason to do a tonsillectomy. This is to make sure that the enlargement isn't caused by cancer. Please see your doctor to be evaulated.

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Answered 5/12/2016

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