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Lump on tonsil and swollen tonsil?

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Dr. Frances Ilozue answered

Tonsilitis: Sounds like an infection of the tonsils. Call your primary for evaluation and treatment with proper antibiotic. Untreated infection may create problem in the future.

Dr Foster agreed

Answered 9/6/2014

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