A member asked:

My right tonsil is almost completely gone......this has happened in just a week, should i be worried somethings wrong?

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not at all!: This is usually a good thing when your tonsils "shrink". Tonsils enlarge due to infection and irritation, so the fact that it is shrinking is a positive thing! Don't worry, be happy! :) If you get a throat infection don't be surprised if it enlarges again!

Answered 1/2/2015

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