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Yellow/white spots on my tonsils complete with a headache and high fever. i've have tonsillitis a lot of times in the past, should i consider removal?

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Dr. Stephen Jarrard answered

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Yes - consider: If they continue to give you so much trouble, i think you should get in to to see an ENT surgeon (ear, nose, throat) and get a good evaluation and assessment.

Answered 7/3/2017

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A member asked:

Yellow/white spots on my tonsils complete with a headache and high fever. i've have tonsillitis a lot of times in the past, should i consider removal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Jarrard answered

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