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What to do if only one of my tonsils are swollen?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Tonsil enlargement: Asymmetric tonsillar hypertrophy is neoplastic until proven otherwise especially since we don't know anything about your social history or recent symptoms. Consult an ENT for exam.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 1/28/2016

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Dr. Brian Affleck answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

ENT Evaluation: Asymmetric tonsils should be evaluated by an ENT specialist. Even if you are not having any symptoms, best to have it looked at to determine if there is a problem that requires treatment or surgery.

Answered 10/3/2015

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