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A member asked:
My right tonsil hurts it's red, i have bad post nasal drip. and the back of my tongue by my tonsil it hurts when i stick my tongue out. cancer? i'm 18
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Infection: What you described is more suggestive of infection. It would be prudent to see your doctor for an examination and maybe culture for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 11/12/2014
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