A member asked:

Three weeks ago i finished taking penicillin because my left tonsil was swollen. after finishing penicillin my tonsil swelling went down but there's lump still behind it. how do i get rid of this?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Hard to say: I would see the Dr. who placed you on the antibiotics. If in doubt, consider an ENT specialist.

Answered 12/1/2014

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Tonsillolith?: You may be looking at a tonsillolith, easily removable by your doctor.

Answered 9/14/2016

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