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My right tonsil has been enlarged for several weeks. i can feel it touching my tongue! is this normal? my doctor says it is.

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Dr. William Schmidt answered

Its on your doctor: If your doctor tells you something you doubt than get another opinion where you can be examined .

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 1/23/2018

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