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New fleshy lump right above left tonsil. hurts to swallow, feels like something is stuck. not a tonsilith. showed up overnight. help?
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Peritonsilar abscess: This may be a peritonsillar abscess. Make an appt to see your physician.
Answered 11/6/2017
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