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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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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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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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