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A member asked:

Red irritated sore throat lasting 6 months! nothing helps (antibiotics, salt water gargle, acid reflux, allergy meds, steroids). remove tonsils help?

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Dr. Ahmad Saab answered

Tonsillitis: This is probably viral. Mono can also cause that. see your doctor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Recurring red lumps/ulcers that cover throat and back of tongue + lumps either side of the tonsil. Very painful, I have good oral hygiene and I'm not B12 deficient. I gargle salt water when it's more severe. What could it be and why is it happening?

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