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I've always had craters in my tonsils that sometimes fill with tonsil stones but it seems like more craters are popping up and getting larger. normal?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

No, it is not normal: You probably have chronically infected tonsils. Get an ENT opinion, because you might benefit from tonsillectomy.

Answered 5/8/2017

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A member asked:

I've always had craters in my tonsils that sometimes fill with tonsil stones but it seems like more craters are popping up and getting larger. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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