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Diagnosed with tonsillitis and tiny abscess on my tonsil. i was given antibodics, didnt drain. a month later no pain just still swollen. wats wrong?

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Tough to say: Who diagnosed this abscess? Sounds like you need to see an ENT to figure out what else needs to be done.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/21/2014

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A member asked:

Diagnosed with tonsillitis and tiny abscess on my tonsil. i was given antibodics, didnt drain. a month later no pain just still swollen. wats wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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