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I looked in the back of my throat and saw something sticking out of my tonsil on the left side . what could this be ?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Left tonsil: It is possible something got stuck in your tonsil or you have a tonsil stone that built up in a tonsil crypt. Practice good hygiene by brushing and gargling. If nothing changes see your doctor for confirmation. All the best.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/16/2014

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A member asked:

I looked in the back of my throat and saw something sticking out of my tonsil on the left side . what could this be ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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