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Can unilateral singular white tonsil spot, earache, puffy vein behind ear (with pulse ?possible gland), small neck gland 8mths ++ be tonsillitis?

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Tonsillolith?: Is the white spot in the tonsil perhaps a tonsillolith that's causing local ongoing injury and inflammation? Have you tried removing it?

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Can unilateral singular white tonsil spot, earache, puffy vein behind ear (with pulse ?possible gland), small neck gland 8mths ++ be tonsillitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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