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My right tonsil/throat is soar. feels like something is stabbing it. hurts to eat. and theres a white speck on it. what is the problem?
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Inflamed tonsil: You might have strep throat and should be evaluated by a physician.
Answered 10/9/2014
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Tonsilith: It is very likely that you are describing a tonsil stone, which is not actually a "stone" but desiccated food products trapped in the deep pits of tonsil tissue. When the material gets rehydrated, it expands and causes acute, sharp pain. You will need to gargle with salt water and hopefully dislodge it, but if it persists, consult an ENT doctor who will need to extract it by gently pushing it out.
Answered 7/5/2018
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