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Back of tongue yellow, one swollen tonsil, and bumps on back of tongue. what could this be?

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Tonsil: If you have a fever and pain it may be a viral illness with mild dehydration, but it could also be bacterial. You should get a culture if there is fever and pain

Answered 7/14/2015

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A member asked:

Back of tongue yellow, one swollen tonsil, and bumps on back of tongue. what could this be?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

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