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A member asked:
Pulled out 3 tonsil stones last night. now there is a small amount of white stuff over the hole. is this pus or another small stone? do i need ent dr
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Tonsil stones: Without being able to see the 'white stuff" have no way to know what this is, but if you do not have symptoms would just observe for a day or two to see if it resolves. If you get more tonsillar exudate, fever, sore throat, and so on, go and see a doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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