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I was sick week or two ago.my tonsil stayed swollen tho but didn't brother me.today they started bleeding without pain. no hospital. wats wrong wit me?

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Dr. Joshua Rosenthal answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Bleed: You should seek attention for bleeding. There is something rare called hemorrhagic tonsillitis. Go to nearest er for any significant bleeding.

Answered 12/17/2012

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A member asked:

I was sick week or two ago.my tonsil stayed swollen tho but didn't brother me.today they started bleeding without pain. no hospital. wats wrong wit me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joshua Rosenthal answered

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