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A member asked:

One tonsil has been bigger than the other, and bumpier for over a year, no pain or other symptoms, can this be completely normal, happy and healthy :)?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Yes: But see an ent to fully check it out. Depending on the exam you may be advised to have it removed.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 7/17/2016

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