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I have a white spot at the back of my throat that's driving me crazy. i thought tonsils were pink when inflamed?
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Aphthous ulcer?: If it is like a small crater with a white center and painful in the soft palate, it could be an aphthous ulcer, If it's actually on the tonsils, it could be an infection.
Answered 6/18/2014
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