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Can yellow tongue be a sign that i need to get my tonsils removed?

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No: No, Get and ENT evaluation.

Answered 5/24/2014

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Dr. David Masiello answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

NO: The accept reasons for tonsilectomy include: recurrent tonsilar infecitons, recurrent throat infecitons, tonsilar obstruction, or severe bad breath.

Answered 9/23/2016

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Dr. Steven Watry answered

Specializes in General Practice

Thrush: Your discolored tongue may be thrush, which is a fungal growth. Occurs often after antibiotic treatment. It can lead to itchy throat, cough, altered taste. It is easily treated by your Dr

Answered 11/27/2017

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