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I have a tonsil infection and i get that here and there. and also im very skinny u can say iam ectomorph. you think caz my tonsil im skiiny?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Tonsil: If the tonsils are large some people have problems with swallowing. If not it wouldn't be a source for being thin

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

I have a tonsil infection and i get that here and there. and also im very skinny u can say iam ectomorph. you think caz my tonsil im skiiny?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Dr Munshower agreed

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